Sourcing Manager, AI Satellite Electronics (Starmind)

SpaceX · Redmond, WA

Posted Nov 5, 2026

Est. total comp~$116K–$193K

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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.

SOURCING MANAGER, AI SATELLITE ELECTRONICS (STARMIND)

One of SpaceX’s most ambitious efforts to date, the AI Satellite program is our solution for bringing compute to space at global scale. The AI Satellite Supply Chain team is seeking a Sourcing Manager to support the Bastrop, TX production facility. To build on our technical momentum, the team will execute large-scale projects that directly impact the program’s cost, schedule, and performance. Department functions include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics, inventory management, contract and pricing negotiation, and commodity strategy development.

This is a high-profile, cross-functional role that is essential to enabling the development and production flow of AI Satellites. You will partner closely with engineering and manufacturing to create and execute smart, creative supply chain strategies that meet aggressive production goals. Because final integration happens in-house, sourcing specialists get to see their hardware come to life on the factory floor every day.

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Required 3 items

Education: Bachelor's degree (or 4+ years of related experience)

Experience: 5+ years of experience in Engineering, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Material/production planning, Operations/supply chain management, Material cost control, or Master production scheduling

Clearance and work authorization: US person (ITAR)

Preferred 6 items

Skills and tools: ERP, Data analysis, Excel, SQL, Power BI, Six Sigma

Also in the posting: extended hours and/or weekend work; travel up to 30%; 100% onsite

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Crew department: Survey

Skills SpaceX names in this posting:

Supply chain
Logistics
Scheduling

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