Metals Materials Engineer for Starship Propulsion

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

3 weeks paid vacation

Ability to purchase stock at a discount

Job summary

SpaceX is looking for a Materials Engineer for its Starship project in Hawthorne, CA. The role involves designing and developing materials for propulsion systems, improving reliability of manufacturing processes, and working with various engineering teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in materials engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience, along with knowledge of manufacturing methods and aerospace materials. Attractive compensation, benefits, and stock options are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in materials engineering or engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in a materials engineering role.
• Experience with manufacturing methods like welding and heat treating.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop materials for propulsion systems.
• Collaborate with engineers to solve material challenges.
• Perform root cause investigations and provide technical reviews.

Skills

Materials engineering

Manufacturing methods

Tribological coatings

Mechanical testing

Failure analysis

Aerospace metals knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in materials engineering

Master's degree or PhD in materials engineering

Tools

Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR)

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

Job description

SpaceX is looking for a Materials Engineer for its Starship project in Hawthorne, CA. The role involves designing and developing materials for propulsion systems, improving reliability of manufacturing processes, and working with various engineering teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in materials engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience, along with knowledge of manufacturing methods and aerospace materials. Attractive compensation, benefits, and stock options are provided.