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
Own design criteria, selection, and reliability evaluations of materials used in liquid cooling systems
Define and perform laboratory testing evaluating relevant corrosion: mechanisms and long-duration chemical compatibility
Define material and fluid performance requirements, specifications,: validation approaches, and approval criteria
Evaluate and down-select supplier technologies and formulations against: performance, quality, cost, timing, and compliance objectives
Drive material characterization and root cause analysis for failure resolution
Define and execute experimental design and reliability campaigns for: materials used in thermal management systems
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in materials science, chemical engineering, corrosion engineering, or a STEM field
- + years of experience in chemical and fluids processing or thermal management systems
- Hands-on experience with materials selection, testing, manufacturing: processes, fluid compatibility and corrosion evaluations
- Master’s degree or PhD in materials science, chemical engineering, corrosion engineering, or a STEM field
