Polymers Engineer — Materials Innovation & Production Scale-Up

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is hiring a Polymers Engineer in Bastrop, Texas. The role involves developing materials for Starlink, requiring a Bachelor's degree in materials science or engineering and at least one year of experience with polymers. You will collaborate with design engineers and other specialists to tackle material processing challenges. Preferred candidates have advanced degrees and significant experience in consumer goods or electronics sectors, as well as a broad knowledge of polymer behavior and testing. A willingness to travel up to 25% is required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with thermoplastics, elastomers, and/or adhesives.
• Proven ability to solve complex material and processing challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate polymeric materials for Starlink products.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure design inputs for cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Characterizing thermoplastics

Testing polymer materials

Collaboration with design engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in materials science or engineering

Tools

SEM-EDS

FTIR

DSC

TGA

Rheometry

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is hiring a Polymers Engineer in Bastrop, Texas. The role involves developing materials for Starlink, requiring a Bachelor's degree in materials science or engineering and at least one year of experience with polymers. You will collaborate with design engineers and other specialists to tackle material processing challenges. Preferred candidates have advanced degrees and significant experience in consumer goods or electronics sectors, as well as a broad knowledge of polymer behavior and testing. A willingness to travel up to 25% is required.