Materials Lab Engineer: Data Quality & Process Innovation

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 117,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term incentives (stock or cash awards)

401(k) retirement plan

Medical/vision/dental coverage

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is looking for a Materials Engineer located in Hawthorne, CA. This role is essential for ensuring the quality and integrity of data in the Materials Lab while advancing multiple projects. The ideal candidate will possess a solid background in materials science and extensive experience in testing and characterization techniques.

You will manage engineering controls, develop quality systems, and foster a high-performing lab environment. Competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in materials science and engineering, metallurgical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field.
• 1+ years of professional experience as an engineer working in a materials testing or characterization laboratory.
• Hands‑on experience with mechanical testing, thermal analysis, or materials characterization.

Responsibilities

• Own data quality and integrity across Materials Lab.
• Develop engineering controls and quality systems for consistent data output.
• Lead root-cause investigations for anomalous data.

Skills

Mechanical testing

Thermal analysis

Materials characterization techniques

Project management

Data analysis tools (Python, MATLAB)

Education

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

Tools

SEM

EDS

XRD

FTIR

GC/MS

TGA

DSC

DMA

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is looking for a Materials Engineer located in Hawthorne, CA. This role is essential for ensuring the quality and integrity of data in the Materials Lab while advancing multiple projects. The ideal candidate will possess a solid background in materials science and extensive experience in testing and characterization techniques.

You will manage engineering controls, develop quality systems, and foster a high-performing lab environment. Competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.