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Supply Chain Compliance Python (nice)

What this posting asks for

Level: Senior — The title says "Sr".

Main responsibilities

• Rapidly develop high-reliability microelectronics packages, cooling systems, and radiator hardware for satellites.
• Own the full lifecycle of materials specification, validation, and process development— including device modeling, characterization of performance metrics, a…
• Drive system trades, requirements capture, materials selection, prototyping, manufacturing, failure analysis.
• Build supply chains for build-up layers, plating chemicals, coatings, thermal interface materials, and other materials for compute and satellite manufacturin…
• Address materials and process challenges in advanced packaging while spearheading the development of next-generation TIM materials to improve packaging perfo…
• Specify and implement in-process metrology tools for quality control. Design thermal test vehicles and test setups to evaluate material/electronic properties…
• Work closely with engineers from adjacent disciplines (mechanical, thermal, electrical, software, test engineering, supply chain, silicon design, etc.) to de…
• Challenge assumptions, question requirements, learn from your mistakes, and approach problems with an open mind
• Manage compliance risks related to materials and processes, ensuring safety and environmental compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate closely with leadership and stakeholders across all departments—including design, reliability, production, and supply chain—to integrate material…

Competencies an interviewer will look for

• Technical skill Core
  In the posting: “Your work sits at the intersection of process, packaging, mechanical, and thermal engineering.” · “Work closely with engineers from adjacent disciplines (mechanical, thermal, electrical, software, test engineering, supply chain, silicon design, etc.) to de…” · “Bachelor's degree in materials science, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline”
  Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
• Ownership and accountability Core
  In the posting: “As a Materials Engineer on the Starmind team, you’ll have ownership over the entire life-cycle of the hardware that enables advanced on-orbit AI processing a…” · “Own the full lifecycle of materials specification, validation, and process development— including device modeling, characterization of performance metrics, a…” · “Collaborate closely with leadership and stakeholders across all departments—including design, reliability, production, and supply chain—to integrate material…”
  Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
• Data and analysis Core
  In the posting: “We develop nearly every key piece of technology in house – from the satellites’ flight computers and power systems to the fully custom compute electronics, m…” · “As a Materials Engineer on the Starmind team, you’ll have ownership over the entire life-cycle of the hardware that enables advanced on-orbit AI processing a…” · “Own the full lifecycle of materials specification, validation, and process development— including device modeling, characterization of performance metrics, a…”
  Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
• Attention to detail and quality Core
  In the posting: “Specify and implement in-process metrology tools for quality control.” · “Manage compliance risks related to materials and processes, ensuring safety and environmental compliance with industry standards.” · “Experience working with precision assemblies, robotic systems, or automated pick-and-place equipment”
  Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
• Teamwork and collaboration Core
  In the posting: “Work closely with engineers from adjacent disciplines (mechanical, thermal, electrical, software, test engineering, supply chain, silicon design, etc.) to de…” · “Collaborate closely with leadership and stakeholders across all departments—including design, reliability, production, and supply chain—to integrate material…”
  Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
• Planning and organisation Core
  In the posting: “Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines” · “Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable acco…”
  Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
• Stakeholder management Core
  In the posting: “Collaborate closely with leadership and stakeholders across all departments—including design, reliability, production, and supply chain—to integrate material…” · “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, ge…”
  Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
• Leadership and mentoring Supporting
  In the posting: “Collaborate closely with leadership and stakeholders across all departments—including design, reliability, production, and supply chain—to integrate material…”
  Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.

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