The opportunity
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
What you'll do
Partner deeply with responsible engineers, silicon architects, and network: teams to co-define commodity strategy, multi-year technology roadmaps, and approved vendor lists for switches and optics (400G–1.5T and next-generation architectures)
Own global sourcing end-to-end, including aggressive supplier qualification,: dual/ multi-sourcing strategies, and performance management to deliver unprecedented on-time delivery and lead-time compression while supporting SpaceX's record-breaking cluster build cadence
Negotiate transformative commercial agreements that include not only pricing: and volume, co-development commitments, early access to pre-production silicon/optics, and priority allocation during industry shortages
Deploy predictive analytics, AI-driven demand forecasting, and real-time: supply chain visibility tools to anticipate and mitigate risks, (geopolitical, capacity, yield, or technology transition) before they impact build schedules
Drive continuous cost leadership through value engineering, should-cost: modeling, and long-term pricing agreements while maintaining or exceeding the highest quality and reliability standards required for SpaceX training clusters
Lead supplier innovation programs, challenge and collaborate with vendors on: custom form factors, power-efficient designs, higher-density optics, and open standards that accelerate SpaceX's hardware roadmap and reduce total cost of ownership
What they're looking for
- Build and maintain a world-class supply base through strategic relationships,: regular executive business reviews, and joint development projects that position SpaceX as the preferred partner for cutting-edge networking hardware
- Establish clear KPIs for cost, quality, speed, and resilience that are reviewed weekly with leadership
- Act as a force multiplier across the organization by mentoring: cross-functional teams on supply chain best practices and fostering a culture of ownership, speed, and technical depth
- Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience working in one or more of the: following; or 10+ years of experience working in one or more of the following: Business
