Sr. Global Supply Manager, Semiconductor Intellectual Property

- 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, trademark and trade secret assets, and impact on desired business outcomes

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

- Prepare and maintain applicable IP contract forms and/or clauses

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

- 2+ years of experience working with senior executives of semiconductor industry

- 1+ years of governmental regulation as it relates to the semiconductor industry

Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent master's degree

- 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 ranging from physical goods to software licenses, and exposure to prosecuting and enforcing various IP rights

- 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

This position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered

- Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed