SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.
About the role
We’re revolutionizing the launch market through rapid reusability and cutting-edge technology. As a Sr. Materials Engineer, you’ll take a hands-on role in developing, implementing, and troubleshooting advanced material systems. You’ll use your expertise, experience, and creativity to solve complex material selection and processing challenges as we scale Starlink for high-volume production.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Welding Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or other Materials Engineering discipline
- 5+ years of experience with aluminum alloys used for structural and non-structural applications, metal alloys used in electronic applications, and metal-joining processes (welding, brazing, soldering, sintering)
- Willingness to travel to other SpaceX sites and/or vendors for significant or extended periods (up to 25%)
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs unassisted
- Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time
- Willingness to work long hours and weekends as needed to support manufacturing and test campaigns
More about this role
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.
SR. MATERIALS ENGINEER, METALS (STARLINK)
At SpaceX, we’re leveraging our rocket and spacecraft expertise to deploy Starlink, the world’s largest and most advanced satellite constellation, delivering fast internet to over 10 million users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate the full system — from thousands of satellites to user terminals and software.
We’re revolutionizing the launch market through rapid reusability and cutting-edge technology. As a Sr. Materials Engineer, you’ll take a hands-on role in developing, implementing, and troubleshooting advanced material systems. You’ll use your expertise, experience, and creativity to solve complex material selection and processing challenges as we scale Starlink for high-volume production.
- Provide materials selection, characterization, qualification, and manufacturing process support for metallic and metal-joined (welded, brazed, soldered)...
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