Materials Engineer, Metals for Starship Flight Hardware

SpaceX; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Town of Texas, Wisconsin seeks a Materials Engineer to build high-performance flight hardware and oversee materials from inception to flight. The position demands expertise in metals and materials science, with a focus on enhancing production lines.

Key responsibilities include collaborating with engineering teams, conducting root cause investigations, and ensuring reliability of materials. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree with advanced knowledge in manufacturing and experience with aerospace materials.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in materials engineering.
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with failure analysis and fractography.

Responsibilities

• Own outcomes of critical materials to the program.
• Oversee the entire scope of a material from inception to flight.
• Collaborate with engineers to solve complex material challenges.

Skills

Materials science knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Mechanical testing methods

Knowledge of aerospace metals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in materials science or engineering

Master's degree or PhD in materials science or engineering

Tools

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Job description

SpaceX in Town of Texas, Wisconsin seeks a Materials Engineer to build high-performance flight hardware and oversee materials from inception to flight. The position demands expertise in metals and materials science, with a focus on enhancing production lines.

Key responsibilities include collaborating with engineering teams, conducting root cause investigations, and ensuring reliability of materials. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree with advanced knowledge in manufacturing and experience with aerospace materials.