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- 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 lab operations and material process developments. The role requires hands-on lab experience and a collaborative attitude.
Job Description
Who you are
You are a detail-oriented individual with hands-on lab experience, capable of setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment. While a basic understanding of material science fundamentals is preferred, your ability to work flexibly and collaboratively is essential. You thrive in organized environments and are committed to maintaining safety and efficiency in lab operations. Your can-do attitude and quick learning ability make you an ideal candidate for this role.
What you'll do
In this role, you will support daily lab operations, focusing on material and process developments, failure investigations, and process control validation. You will be responsible for maintaining and calibrating lab instrumentation, summarizing data, and documenting results in an organized manner. You will manage lab backlogs and ensure that requests are prioritized according to program needs. Additionally, you will champion lab improvement initiatives while maintaining a clean and organized workspace, adhering to 5S principles.
What we offer
At SpaceX, you will be part of a team that is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and exploration. You will have the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects that aim to enable human life on Mars. We foster a collaborative environment where your contributions will be valued, and you will have the chance to grow your skills in a dynamic setting.
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