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Key Highlights
- Founded in 2002 by Elon Musk
- Headquartered in Hawthorne, California
- Developed Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets
- Raised over $7 billion with a valuation of $137 billion
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Overview
SpaceX is hiring a Materials R&D Technician to support materials and process development for various products. You'll work hands-on in the lab with a focus on equipment maintenance and troubleshooting. This role requires a basic understanding of materials science and laboratory operations.
Job Description
Who you are
You have hands-on laboratory experience and a basic understanding of materials science fundamentals — you're skilled in setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment. Your attention to detail and organized approach ensure that lab operations run smoothly and efficiently. You thrive in collaborative environments and are results-oriented, always looking to improve processes and outcomes. Flexibility and a quick learning ability are key traits that help you adapt to the dynamic needs of the lab. Safety and cleanliness are paramount to you, and you enforce proper workflow and inventory control of lab consumables. You are detail-oriented and committed to maintaining high standards in all aspects of your work.
What you'll do
In this role, you will focus on daily lab operations to support materials and process development, failure investigations, and process control validation for products like Starlink user terminals and solar products. You will maintain safe and efficient operations by enforcing proper workflow and safety protocols. Your responsibilities will include supporting the maintenance and calibration needs of lab instrumentation, ensuring proper sample preparation and traceability for materials testing, and operating various thermoanalytical equipment and microscopy tools. You will also be involved in troubleshooting and calibrating lab equipment, which is essential for accurate testing and development. Your contributions will directly impact the success of SpaceX's innovative projects, and you will work closely with a team of engineers and scientists to achieve the company's ambitious goals.
What we offer
At SpaceX, you will be part of a mission-driven team that is dedicated to making space exploration a reality. We offer competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth within a cutting-edge industry. You will work in a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued and recognized. Join us in our mission to enable human life on Mars and be part of a team that is shaping the future of space technology.
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