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
Design, develop, and deploy materials and process direction for propulsion,: mechanism, and valve system designs and manufacturing
Increase reliability of internal design’s manufacturing processes through: material and process selection, analysis, development, and test
Develop physical, mechanical, and thermal properties for materials
Improve our special processes and materials through characterization and development
Work directly with component design build and test engineering, design: reliability, and production teams on a daily basis
Perform root cause investigations using fractography, metallography, and testing
What they're looking for
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in materials engineering or other engineering discipline with emphasis on materials
- + years of professional work experience in a materials engineering related role