Sr. Global Supply Manager, Semiconductor Intellectual Property

Job description

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. RESPONSIBILITIES: 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 Create playbooks and training materials for IP strategy development on future manufacturing processes 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 - 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, t...