Senior Materials R&D Technician — Aerospace Lab Lead

Latent AI; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

3 weeks paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Job summary

SpaceX is looking for a Lead Materials R&D Technician to support lab operations in Hawthorne, California. This role includes coordinating testing schedules, training team members, and ensuring safety standards in the lab. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in aerospace testing and is proficient in thermal instrumentation.

Benefits include competitive salary, medical coverage, 401(k), and paid parental leave. Join SpaceX to contribute to advancements in material and process development!

Qualifications

• 5+ years in aerospace testing laboratory with focus on characterization testing.
• Experience scheduling work and managing competing priorities.
• Experience managing a team or projects.

Responsibilities

• Assign daily work and train team members effectively.
• Coordinate with area supervisor on testing goals.
• Enforce safety standards in the lab.

Skills

Aerospace testing knowledge

Team management

Thermal instrumentation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

MS Office

Shop floor management software (ERP)

Job description

SpaceX is looking for a Lead Materials R&D Technician to support lab operations in Hawthorne, California. This role includes coordinating testing schedules, training team members, and ensuring safety standards in the lab. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in aerospace testing and is proficient in thermal instrumentation.

Benefits include competitive salary, medical coverage, 401(k), and paid parental leave. Join SpaceX to contribute to advancements in material and process development!