SpaceX · 9 hours ago
Materials Engineer, Metals
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$95K/yr - $115K/yr
2+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. As a Materials Engineer specializing in metals, you will support the design and manufacturing of components for rockets and spacecraft, focusing on improving materials and processes used in their construction.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide materials and process support for propulsion, mechanism, and valve system designs and manufacturing
Increase reliability of internal design’s manufacturing processes through material and process development
Develop physical, mechanical, and thermal properties for materials
Improve our special processes and materials through characterization and development
Work directly with our additive, component, design reliability engineering and manufacturing/production teams on a daily basis
Perform root cause investigations using fractography, metallography, and testing
Provide technical reviews and advising for design efforts specifically related to drawings, specifications, and material requirements
Collaborate with other engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve complex material and processing challenges on our current and next generation vehicles
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in materials engineering or other engineering discipline
2+ years of professional work experience in a materials engineering related role
1+ years of experience with one or more of the following manufacturing methods: additive (laser powder bed fusion), casting, forging, brazing, diffusion bonding, welding, and heat treating
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD in materials engineering or related field
Understanding of mechanical testing methods for metals including fracture and fatigue
Familiarity with standard testing methods for materials and development of design allowables
Experience with failure analysis and fractography including characterization techniques such as Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (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
Understanding of non-destructive test methods for fracture and fatigue control
Tribological processes including, but not limited to evaluating and implementing protective coatings (polyurethane, urethane, conversion coating, inorganic coatings, dry-film lubricants, etc.) for internal and external environmental conditions including thermal, wear, atmospheric, and space environments
Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements, perform associated required tasks, and complete required documentation per SpaceX specifications and other external specification such as NASA, OSHA, ASTM, NACE, ASME, AWS, ASM, etc
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Leadership Team
Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
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