Materials Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have a strong background in materials engineering, particularly in metal casting processes, and possess the ability to solve complex challenges in a rapidly innovating environment. Your experience includes collaborating with supply chain and engineering teams to drive the development and production of advanced materials. You are comfortable interfacing with vendors and providing technical reviews related to material alloy and form selection. You thrive in hands-on roles, working directly with hardware to ensure the successful implementation of materials in production. Your communication skills enable you to effectively partner with various teams to accelerate progress on projects. You are committed to the mission of advancing space technology and are excited about the future of space exploration.

What you'll do

As a Senior Materials Engineer at SpaceX, you will take ownership of solving complex materials challenges associated with SX casting components for gas turbines. You will develop, qualify, and troubleshoot metal casting processes used in production, ensuring that they meet the high standards required for spaceflight applications. Your role will involve providing technical reviews and advising on design efforts, focusing on material alloy and form selection, tooling, and material specifications. You will collaborate closely with vendors to support the qualification and property development of castings and processes, driving the scaling and implementation of these components into ground systems hardware. Additionally, you will coordinate with ground engineering and vehicle teams to ensure that materials meet the necessary specifications for successful missions. Your contributions will play a crucial role in ushering in the next era of revolutionary spaceflight.

What we offer

At SpaceX, you will be part of a team that is dedicated to making space exploration a reality. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technologies that will shape the future of humanity in space. You will have the chance to collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry and contribute to projects that have a significant impact on the future of space travel. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.