Materials Engineering Tech

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

MATERIALS ENGINEER, TEST (STARSHIP)

Our elite Starbase team is working on the toughest and most audacious project on our planet; making humanity multiplanetary. This challenge isn’t for everyone - the working conditions can be hard on a desolate beach at the southernmost tip of the state - but hardcore projects require hardcore people. Our vehicles and launch infrastructure are pushing the limits on performance and require us to push the limits of materials. Developing new materials, new processes and quickly solving problems is critical to advancing our mission. Our team is building high performance flight hardware, a high-volume rocket production line, and a launch system that can rapidly and reliably launch and land our rockets. Your skills, advanced knowledgeand hands onexpertise in high performance metals and materials will be help us push this envelope.

Own outcomes of critical materials to our program

Develop and execute tests at the engine and component level to evaluate hardware performance and survivability during the mission

including test plan creation, new system activation, test operations, data review, and test stand equipment design/fabrication

Develop and maintain test procedures, sequences, scripts, configuration files, and software

Operate and troubleshoot data acquisition and control systems, wiring, and instrumentation; Automate repetitive test operations to increase efficiency and safety

Develop innovative processes to increase testing capability and rates, while maintaining high rigor of safety

Perform root cause investigations using fractography, metallography, and testing

Work directly with engineers developing the flight hardware to ensure proper utilization of materials

Collaborate with other engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve complex material and processing challenges on our current and next generation vehicles

Bachelor’s degree in materials science or engineering or related STEM field

2+ years of professional, research, and/or internship experience working on metallics, polymers, or testing in a materials engineering role

2 years of hands‑on experience with mechanical systems, structural systems, propulsion systems, fluid systems, flight hardware or test operations

Familiarity with instrumentation and control components (pressure transducers, thermocouples, resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), strain gauges, accelerometers, flow meters, load cells, relays, solenoid, pneumatic valves)

Experience using 3D modeling software (Siemens NX, Inventor, CATIA, etc.)

Demonstrated experience fostering an environment of extremely high personal accountability and responsibility

Understanding of mechanical testing methods for metals

Familiarity with standard testing methods for materials and development of design allowables

Experience with failure analysis and fractography including characterization techniques such as Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), and metallographic analysis

Ability to read, understand and apply technical manuals, data reports, mechanical schematics, electrical schematics and design specifications

Physical effort including sitting or standing for extended periods of time, lifting and carrying weight such as materials or equipment up to 25 lbs. Occasionally exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments (heat, cold, rain)

Must be available to work extended hours, weekends, and shifts, which varies depending on site operational needs; Infrequent travel to other SpaceX sites such as California or Florida

S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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