Senior Metals Engineer, Spacecraft Propulsion Materials

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Three weeks of paid vacation

Ten or more paid holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Materials Engineer to join our Starship team in Hawthorne, California. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in materials engineering and at least 5 years of experience in materials engineering. Responsibilities include designing materials for propulsion systems and collaborating on complex materials challenges. The role comes with a competitive salary range of $130,000 - $180,000 per year along with various benefits such as comprehensive medical coverage and paid leave.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional work experience in a materials engineering role.
• Expertise with manufacturing methods and tribological coatings.
• Experience in mechanical testing methods such as wear and tensile tests.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop materials for propulsion and mechanism systems.
• Improve design manufacturing processes through material selection.
• Collaborate with engineers to solve complex material challenges.

Skills

Materials expertise

Manufacturing methods knowledge

Analysis skills

Mechanical testing methods understanding

Failure analysis experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in materials engineering

Master's degree or PhD (preferred)

Tools

FTIR spectroscopy

Scanning electron microscopy

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Materials Engineer to join our Starship team in Hawthorne, California. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in materials engineering and at least 5 years of experience in materials engineering. Responsibilities include designing materials for propulsion systems and collaborating on complex materials challenges. The role comes with a competitive salary range of $130,000 - $180,000 per year along with various benefits such as comprehensive medical coverage and paid leave.