Materials Lab Technician – Aerospace Characterization

SpaceX; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 61,992,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Stock options

Job summary

SpaceX is looking for a motivated Materials R&D Lab Technician in Seattle to support materials characterization testing for the Starlink satellite constellation. The role involves performing thermal, mechanical, and physical testing while ensuring safe lab operations. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in a lab environment. Offering competitive pay rates and benefits including medical coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, and up to 3 weeks of paid vacation.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of materials testing experience in a laboratory environment.
• Hands-on lab experience is required.
• Basic understanding of material science fundamentals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform materials characterization testing in a lab setting.
• Develop operational proficiency of lab instruments.
• Support maintenance and calibration needs of laboratory equipment.
• Summarize data and document results thoroughly.
• Champion lab improvement initiatives.

Skills

Materials testing experience

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

FTIR

DSC

Optical microscope

SEM

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

SpaceX is looking for a motivated Materials R&D Lab Technician in Seattle to support materials characterization testing for the Starlink satellite constellation. The role involves performing thermal, mechanical, and physical testing while ensuring safe lab operations. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in a lab environment. Offering competitive pay rates and benefits including medical coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, and up to 3 weeks of paid vacation.