SpaceX

MaterialsEngineer,Metals(Starship)

$85–115k ~AI est. Brownsville, Texas, United States
The Brief

“Materials Engineer, Metals (Starship) at SpaceX. Skills: Materials engineering, Metals, Aerospace metals. Own outcomes of critical materials. Oversee material from inception to flight”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Root cause investigations; Failure analysis; Problem solving

Eligibility Requirements

Work extended hours, Work weekends, Infrequent travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in materials science or engineering, 2+ years of professional, research, and/or internship experience working on metallics in a materials engineering role

Nice to Have

Master's degree or PhD in materials science or engineering, 2+ years of professional work experience in a materials engineering related role, Demonstrated experience where quick thinking and tangible problem-solving skills play a critical role, Demonstrated experience fostering an environment of extremely high personal accountability and responsibility, Understanding of mechanical testing methods for metals, Familiarity with standard testing methods for materials and development of design allowables, Experience with failure analysis and fractography including characterization techniques such as Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), and metallographic analysis, Knowledge of aerospace metals including nickel-based alloys, stainless steels, aluminum alloys, and titanium alloys, Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment

What You'll Do.

Own outcomes of critical materials

Oversee material from inception to flight

and thermal properties for materials

Perform root cause investigations

Develop and implement reliability improvements

Work directly with engineers developing flight hardware

Ensure proper utilization of materials

Collaborate with other engineers

subject matter experts

Solve complex material and processing challenges

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with engineers; Collaborate with subject matter experts; Collaborate with technicians

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