Principal Supplier Development Engineer (Starship)

SpaceX(19 days ago)

ColoradoOnsiteFull TimeSenior$165,000 - $230,000Supply Chain

About this role

SpaceX is hiring a Principal Supplier Development Engineer for the Starship program to introduce and scale manufacturing methods across the supplier base and ensure production meets program requirements. The role centers on qualifying suppliers, improving part quality and cost, and driving new product introductions for complex machined components. It emphasizes ownership, technical problem solving, and cross-functional coordination to support Starship production.

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Required Skills

Machining
Supplier Quality
NPI
Root Cause
DOE
Six Sigma
Quality Systems
Communication

Qualifications

BS in Engineering
ITAR Eligibility

About SpaceX

spacex.com

SpaceX is an aerospace manufacturer and launch services company that designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology and ultimately enable human life on other planets, it developed the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, the Dragon crew/cargo spacecraft, and the next‑generation Starship — with a strong emphasis on reusable boosters. SpaceX provides commercial and government launch services (including crewed ISS missions, satellite deployments and rideshares) and operates the Starlink broadband constellation. The company is known for rapid iterative development and cost‑reduction through reuse to expand access to space.