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
Responsible for development and management of SpaceX’s intellectual property: (IP) portfolio (patents, trademarks, trade secrets around business products and technologies in support of the business strategy) as it pertains to semiconductor manufacturing
Work closely with engineering teams to identify and assess competitive: patent, trademark and trade secret assets, and impact on desired business outcomes
Work closely with SpaceX legal counsel to ensure proper IP rights are: acquired for specific manufacturing processes
Assess cost and risk of IP for various manufacturing strategies and advise: leadership on the strategies that should be pursued and avoided
Prepare and maintain applicable IP contract forms and/or clauses
Create playbooks and training materials for IP strategy development on future manufacturing processes
What they're looking for
- Engage and negotiate directly with vendors for purchase or license of IP
- Develop and negotiate complex technical transactions, including development: and supply agreements for equipment and joint development
- + years of experience in manufacturing
- + years of experience in semiconductor industry