The opportunity
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
What you'll do
Investigate casting processes and process parameters to improve material: quality, reliability, and manufacturability. These processes include core manufacturing, wax pattern manufacturing, shelling, solidification, core leaching, heat treat, HIP, machining, and coating methods
Design and conduct experiments to evaluate casting processes, identify: defects, and assess potential process improvements
Analyze cast component failures arising during manufacturing or service,: collaborating with design and process engineers to investigate underlying causes
Conduct root cause investigations using fractography, metallography, and materials characterization techniques
Evaluate material selection, material forms, tooling approaches, and material: and process specifications to inform component design
Develop and execute experimental test plans to characterize material: properties and evaluate the performance of castings and foundry processes
What they're looking for
- Collaborate with engineering teams, technicians, and external technical: partners to exchange research findings and evaluate their practical application
- Document experimental methods, analyze results, and present recommendations: to improve component performance, efficiency, durability, and manufacturability
- Bachelor’s degree in material science, materials engineering, weld: engineering, metallurgical engineering, or other engineering discipline
- + years of professional experience working in metal casting technologies