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Terawave is a dedicated commercial business unit within Blue Origin Operations, focused on advanced manufacturing and supply chain solutions for next-generation spaceflight systems and infrastructure. The Terawave supply chain team manages a commercially oriented procurement portfolio spanning critical semiconductor materials, advanced ASIC components, and a global network of foundry, OSAT, and component suppliers - operating at the pace and discipline required to support high-complexity aerospace programs at scale.

As a Principal Supply Chain Program Manager, you will coordinate with internal customers to architect and execute end-to-end supply chain strategy for critical ASIC materials and components, serving as the primary interface between manufacturing partners, internal R&D, engineering, and operations. This is a critical-path role for a proven supply chain leader who thrives in technically complex, commercially driven environments shaped by geopolitical risk, AI-driven demand surges, and semiconductor industry volatility.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead end-to-end procurement and strategic sourcing for high-value ASIC materials and components, including silicon wafers, specialized semiconductor inputs, advanced packaging, and specialized semiconductor inputs, driving total cost of ownership optimization across a large-scale commercial program
• Negotiate and manage long-term agreements (LTAs) and Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contracts with global foundries, OSAT partners, and component vendors to secure supply continuity and cost-effective partnerships
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships through segmentation, technical and commercial performance reviews, scorecard reporting, and supplier roadmap alignment to program milestones
• Develop and execute supply chain risk mitigation strategies - including dual-sourcing programs and Preferred Manufacturer List management - to address geopolitical, capacity, and material shortage risks
• Leverage AI-driven analytics and ERP/MRP systems for supply chain visibility, demand forecasting, and exception management from wafer start through final test and delivery
• Serve as the primary cross-functional interface between customers, internal stakeholders (R&D, engineering, operations, quality), and global supply chain partners to support technology roadmaps and supplier qualification activities
• Monitor semiconductor market trends - including wafer pricing, memory market volatility, and regional capacity constraints - delivering executive-level risk and opportunity analysis with actionable strategic recommendations
• Produce monthly and quarterly reporting on supplier performance, production yield, program financials, and supply continuity KPIs for senior leadership and program stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related technical field, or higher
• Minimum 8 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, or supplier development within the semiconductor or electronics manufacturing industry
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing and contract negotiation for custom silicon, ASICs, or critical semiconductor components
• Demonstrated experience with semiconductor supply chain processes, including foundry operations, OSAT, advanced packaging, and test
• Ability to travel internationally up to 25% as required by program needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Business Administration (MBA)
• Experience managing large-scale procurement programs, including multi-year LTA structuring, should-cost modeling, and executive-level financial reporting
• Familiarity with AI-driven supply chain visibility or predictive analytics tools applied to semiconductor procurement or capacity planning
• Experience supporting the full semiconductor product lifecycle from early-stage development and NPI through high-volume production ramp, including supplier qualification and yield improvement programs
• Proficiency in ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and supplier management tools for demand forecasting and scenario planning
• Professional certification in supply chain management, such as APICS CSCP or CPSM

Compensation Range for:
CA applicants is $157,059.00 - $219,882.60CO applicants is $148,720.00 - $208,207.65WA applicants is $157,059.00 - $219,882.60

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.