Senior Metals Engineer for Starship Materials

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is seeking a Sr. Materials Engineer to advance our mission of making humanity multiplanetary. This challenging role involves developing new materials and solving complex problems as part of an elite team at Starbase.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in materials science, along with at least 5 years of hands-on engineering experience with metals. Preferred candidates will also hold a Master's degree or PhD.

In addition, the role requires strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work long hours and weekends. Apply now to be part of groundbreaking technology!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in a materials engineering role focusing on metallics.
• Master's degree or PhD in materials science or engineering preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own outcomes of critical materials for the program.
• Oversee material development from inception to flight.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians on material challenges.

Skills

High performance metals and materials

Mechanical testing methods

Failure analysis and fractography

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in materials science or engineering

Tools

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Metallographic analysis

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is seeking a Sr. Materials Engineer to advance our mission of making humanity multiplanetary. This challenging role involves developing new materials and solving complex problems as part of an elite team at Starbase.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in materials science, along with at least 5 years of hands-on engineering experience with metals. Preferred candidates will also hold a Master's degree or PhD.

In addition, the role requires strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work long hours and weekends. Apply now to be part of groundbreaking technology!