Materials R&D Technician — Satellite Lab & Testing

SpaceX; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

3 weeks of paid vacation

Job summary

SpaceX is looking for a Materials R&D Technician in Redmond to support materials and process development for Starlink satellites. Your role will involve maintaining laboratory operations and performing materials characterization.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, with 2+ years of hands-on experience in a laboratory, and be proficient in operating various characterization equipment. Comprehensive benefits and competitive pay are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on materials testing or characterization experience in a laboratory environment.
• Experience operating and maintaining thermal analysis and microscopy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe and organized lab operations.
• Operate and troubleshoot materials characterization equipment.
• Develop, write, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Skills

Hands-on materials testing experience

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science or related field

Tools

DSC

TGA

SEM/EDS

Job description

SpaceX is looking for a Materials R&D Technician in Redmond to support materials and process development for Starlink satellites. Your role will involve maintaining laboratory operations and performing materials characterization.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, with 2+ years of hands-on experience in a laboratory, and be proficient in operating various characterization equipment. Comprehensive benefits and competitive pay are offered.