SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

Sourcing Manager - Rack Components, Electronics

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and 6+ years of experience working in Business, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Engineering, or 9+ years of experience in one or more of those fields in lieu of a degree.
At least 4 years of experience in global supply chain, commodity management, or electronics sourcing focused on datacenter power distribution, PDUs, busbars, or rack-level electrical components.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed, up to 25%, to support supplier factories, audits, and critical projects.
Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major cluster-deployment milestones.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with rapidly evolving priorities and high execution speed.
Must meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
The position is based in Austin, Texas and requires onsite work; remote work is not considered.

Responsibilities

Partner with responsible engineers, power architects, and hardware teams to define commodity strategy, multi-year technology roadmaps, and approved vendor lists for rack-level electronics, anticipating SpaceXAI density and deployment requirements 12–24 months ahead.
Own end-to-end global sourcing for rack electronics, including supplier selection, qualification, dual or multi-sourcing, capacity reservation, and performance governance to achieve on-time delivery and continuous lead-time compression.
Define and negotiate Statements of Work and commercial agreements, challenge unnecessary specifications, drive value engineering of PDU SKUs and busbar designs, and secure aggressive pricing, dedicated capacity, and flexibility while maintaining required power quality, monitoring accuracy, and reliability.
Drive cost leadership through should-cost modeling of rack PDUs and busbar assemblies, design-for-manufacturability reviews, SKU rationalization, and long-term pricing agreements.
Act as the supplier interface for requests for information, proposals, and quotations; visit supplier facilities and assess operational capability, electrical safety certification status (UL/IEC), financial health, and capacity before awarding contracts for new product introduction and long-term production.
Monitor global rack-power industry trends and supplier technology roadmaps, and partner with design teams to identify and mitigate supply, second-source, and obsolescence risks.
Standardize and automate new-product-introduction-to-mass-production processes, implement inventory and work-in-process optimization models, including consignment and just-in-time approaches, and establish weekly leadership-reviewed KPIs for cost, quality, speed, yield, and resilience.
Present value propositions to executives regarding contract awards, cost reviews, cost-reduction strategies, and critical supply issues on the rack electronics bill of materials.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with PDU original equipment manufacturers, busbar fabricators, sensor and controller suppliers, and cable-assembly partners; run executive business reviews and performance scorecards.
Track rack-level power electronics, telemetry, and electrical distribution trends and translate them into sourcing strategies for rack density, power efficiency, and deployment speed.

Desired Qualifications

Deep technical understanding of rack-level power electronics, including intelligent PDUs, busbar systems, OCP Open Rack/ORv3 power architectures, 48V DC distribution, rack ATS/STS, power monitoring, and environmental sensing.
Track record sourcing electrical commodities at hyperscale, in server/rack OEM environments, or at PDU, busbar, or power-electronics suppliers.
Hands-on familiarity with electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, UL/IEC certification, firmware and telemetry on intelligent PDUs, and the distinction between rack-level and facility-level electrical scope.
Previous experience at hyperscalers, leading ODMs, Tier-1 contract manufacturers, or AI infrastructure companies with aggressive scaling demands.
Demonstrated success negotiating complex Statements of Work, challenging specifications and costs, and delivering results in ambiguous, high-velocity environments with extreme timelines and large scale.
Experience reading technical drawings, data sheets, bills of materials, and related files, and partnering with electrical and mechanical engineers on specification trade-offs.
Strong negotiation, analytical, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Familiarity with commodity management, roadmap planning, and approved vendor list processes in a manufacturing context.

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, RACK COMPONENTS, ELECTRONICS (STARLINK)

We are seeking a world-class Sourcing Manager to own end-to-end sourcing strategy, supplier management, and delivery of rack-level electronics for SpaceXAI compute and network hardware. In this role you will partner deeply with responsible engineers and power architects to define commodity strategy, craft and optimize Statements of Work (SOW), aggressively challenge unnecessary specifications and costs, and drive supplier execution at extreme velocity and scale. You will elevate OEM and component relationships into true strategic partnerships that deliver unprecedented on-time delivery, quality, cost efficiency, and flexibility while powering SpaceX's record-breaking cluster deployment cadence. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in datacenter rack power electronics, thrives in high-ambiguity/high-velocity environments, and turns rack-level electrical sourcing into a core competitive advantage and force multiplier for SpaceX's AI infrastructure leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Partner deeply with responsible engineers, power architects, and hardware teams to co-define commodity strategy, multi-year technology roadmaps, and approved vendor lists for rack-level electronics- intelligent rack PDUs (rPDU), busbars and power distribution (including OCP ORv3 / 48V and high-voltage AC architectures), rack ATS/STS, energy meters and CTs, environmental and leak sensors, rack management controllers, status and bezel electronics, grounding and bonding kits, and rack power cable assemblies- anticipating SpaceXAI density and deployment requirements 12–24 months ahead
Own global sourcing end-to-end for rack electronics, including supplier selection, qualification, dual/multi-sourcing, capacity reservation, and performance governance to achieve on-time delivery and continuous lead-time compression while supporting SpaceX's aggressive cluster build cadence
Define and negotiate transformative SOWs and commercial agreements that rigorously challenge unnecessary specifications, drive value engineering of PDU SKUs and busbar designs, secure aggressive pricing, dedicated capacity, and flexibility without compromising the power quality, monitoring accuracy, and reliability standards required for SpaceX training clusters
Drive continuous cost leadership through should-cost modeling of rack PDUs and busbar assemblies, design-for-manufacturability reviews, SKU rationalization, and long-term pricing agreements that meaningfully reduce total cost of ownership while accelerating time-to-scale
Act as the supplier interface for all RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs; visit supplier facilities and accurately assess operational capability, electrical safety certification status (UL/IEC), financial health, and capacity before awarding contracts in support of NPI and long-term production
Monitor global industry trends in rack power (48V, 400V, busbar vs. cable, intelligent PDU firmware/telemetry), track supplier technology roadmaps, and actively partner with design teams to identify and mitigate supply, second-source, and obsolescence risks before they hit the factory or the cluster
Standardize and automate NPI-to-mass-production processes, implement inventory and WIP optimization models (including consignment and just-in-time tailored to SpaceX's build velocity), and establish clear KPIs for cost, quality, speed, yield, and resilience that are reviewed weekly with leadership
Present value propositions to executives, including those related to contract award, cost reviews, cost-reduction strategies, and critical supply issues on the rack electronics bill of materials
Build and maintain a world-class supply base through strategic relationships with PDU OEMs, busbar fabricators, sensor and controller suppliers, and cable-assembly partners; run regular executive business reviews and performance scorecards that position SpaceX as the preferred high-velocity partner
Stay at the forefront of rack-level power electronics, telemetry, and electrical distribution; translate those trends into actionable sourcing strategies that keep SpaceXAI at the bleeding edge of rack density, power efficiency, and deployment speed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 9+ years of experience working in one or more of the following in lieu of a degree:
- Business
- Manufacturing
- Supply Chain
- Engineering
4+ years of experience in global supply chain, commodity management, or electronics sourcing with a focus on datacenter power distribution, PDUs, busbars, or rack-level electrical components

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Deep technical understanding of rack-level power electronics: intelligent PDUs, busbar systems, OCP Open Rack / ORv3 power architectures, 48V DC distribution, rack ATS/STS, power monitoring, and environmental sensing
Proven track record sourcing electrical commodities at hyperscale, in server/rack OEM environments, or at PDU / busbar / power-electronics suppliers (e.g. Vertiv, Eaton, Schneider, Rittal, busbar specialists)
Hands-on familiarity with electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, UL/IEC certification, firmware/telemetry on intelligent PDUs, and the difference between rack-level vs. facility-level electrical scope
Previous experience at hyperscalers, leading ODMs, Tier-1 CMs, or AI infrastructure companies with aggressive scaling demands
Demonstrated success negotiating complex SOWs, challenging specifications and costs, and delivering results in ambiguous, high-velocity environments with extreme timelines and massive scale
Experience reading technical drawings, data sheets, BOMs, and related files; comfort partnering with electrical and mechanical engineers on specification trade-offs
Strong negotiation, analytical, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Familiarity with commodity management, roadmap planning, and approved vendor list processes in a manufacturing context
Passion for SpaceX's mission and excitement about enabling the fastest AI infrastructure builds on Earth

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed (up to 25%) to support supplier factories, audits, and critical projects
Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major cluster-deployment milestones
Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with rapidly evolving priorities and world-class execution speed
This position is based in Austin, TX and requires being onsite — remote work not considered

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].

About the Company

SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

SpaceX builds and launches reusable rockets and spacecraft for NASA, the military, and companies, and it runs Starlink, a satellite internet service for homes and businesses. In 2020, its Dragon capsule became the first privately built spacecraft to carry astronauts to the International Space Station. Its Falcon 9 rocket lands its first stage so the booster can fly again, which cuts launch costs, while Starlink beams internet from low-orbit satellites to small dishes for a monthly fee. SpaceX also owns xAI, maker of the Grok chatbot and owner of the social network X, and is building Starship, a fully reusable rocket meant to carry people to the Moon and Mars. Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002, and it is based in Starbase, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Starbase, Texas
Founded: 2002

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