Materials Engineer, Metals (Starlink)

📋 Description

• Provide materials selection, characterization, qualification, and manufacturing process support for
• Develop mechanical and physical properties of metallic alloys and joints for the design community
• Perform root cause investigations and failure analysis using fractography, metallography, SEM-EDS
• Develop, qualify, troubleshoot, and optimize metal joining processes (welding, brazing, soldering
• Provide technical review and advising for design efforts as it relates to material alloy selection
• Collaborate with suppliers on qualification, property development, and issue resolution for

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Welding Engineering, Metallurgical
• Experience with aluminum alloys used for structural and non-structural applications; metal alloys
• Experience with characterization techniques and equipment, including SEM-EDS, optical microscopy
• Hands-on experience with metal-joining technologies in a high-production manufacturing environment
• Experience with failure analysis, materials testing labs, ASTM/NASA/AMS specs, or supplier
• Willingness to travel to other SpaceX sites and/or vendors (up to 25%)

🎁 Benefits

• Base salary range: $100,000.00 - $165,000.00 depending on level
• Long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
• Discretionary bonuses
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan