Sr. Global Supply Manager, Semiconductor Intellectual Property

The role

This person will develop and manage the intellectual property portfolio pertaining to semiconductor manufacturing. They will work with engineering teams, legal counsel, and vendors to assess IP assets, negotiate transactions, and advise on manufacturing strategies.

What you will do

• Develop and manage SpaceX's intellectual property portfolio for semiconductor manufacturing
• Work with engineering teams to assess competitive patent, trademark and trade secret assets
• Work with SpaceX legal counsel to ensure proper IP rights are acquired
• Assess cost and risk of IP for manufacturing strategies and advise leadership
• Prepare and maintain applicable IP contract forms and clauses
• Create playbooks and training materials for IP strategy development
• Engage and negotiate directly with vendors for purchase or license of IP
• Develop and negotiate complex technical transactions including development and supply agreements

Required qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing
• 3+ years of experience in semiconductor industry
• 2+ years of experience working with senior executives of semiconductor industry
• 1+ years of governmental regulation as it relates to the semiconductor industry
• Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time

Nice to have

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA accredited program
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent master's degree
• Experience with varied and complex intellectual property matters
• Excellent academic record at a top-tier law school
• Significant knowledge of and experience with establishing and managing global intellectual property programs
• Familiarity with technology and the ability to interact with highly technical engineers
• Experience structuring and leading negotiation of intellectual property transactions in various technology areas
• A team player with the ability to proactively identify problems, drive projects, make complex cost/benefit assessments, and identify pragmatic/creative legal and business solutions
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively and to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced, challenging environment
• A quick and flexible learner, who is intellectually curious

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.

About the company

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company was founded on the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting.