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Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.\nSUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER, ELECTRICAL (STARLINK)\nSpaceX is developing a low latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe. Enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink will provide fast, reliable internet to populations with little or no connectivity. We are looking for talented, creative, and driven electrical engineers to develop, drive, and maintain suppliers, from initial concept development to full scale production.\nThis is a high-profile, cross functional position that plays an integral role in enabling development and production of Starlink products. You will drive end-to-end supplier development for the electromechanical portfolio - from strategic supplier selection and new product introduction (NPI) through high-volume production scaling. 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