Advanced Materials R&D Technician (Level 4/5)

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 79,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Materials R&D Technician at Level 4/5 to support daily lab operations in Hawthorne, California. The role focuses on materials testing, failure investigations, and process control validation. Candidates should have at least 5 years of hands-on lab experience and a high school diploma. The position offers competitive hourly pay ranging from $40.00 to $58.00 based on experience, alongside substantial benefits including medical coverage, a retirement plan, and a stock purchase plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on materials testing experience in a laboratory setting.
• Knowledge of safe work practices in a lab environment.
• Understanding of basic materials science fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Operate mechanical test frames and report on material testing data.
• Perform mechanical testing with metals, polymers, or composites.
• Support maintenance and calibration needs of lab instrumentation.

Skills

Materials testing experience

Laboratory equipment operation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Thermal instruments (TGA, DMA, DSC)

Mechanical test frames (Instron, MTS)

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Materials R&D Technician at Level 4/5 to support daily lab operations in Hawthorne, California. The role focuses on materials testing, failure investigations, and process control validation. Candidates should have at least 5 years of hands-on lab experience and a high school diploma. The position offers competitive hourly pay ranging from $40.00 to $58.00 based on experience, alongside substantial benefits including medical coverage, a retirement plan, and a stock purchase plan.