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Sr. Materials Engineer (Materials Laboratory)

1 hour, 17 minutes ago
United States
Full-time
Senior
Program Manager
Quality Assurance and Testing
MATLAB Python SEM
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SpaceX

SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the aim of revolutionizing space technology and enabling human life on other planets.

Aerospace & Defense
10K-50K
Founded 2002
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Description

  • Own data quality and integrity across the Materials Lab, spanning thermal analysis, characterization, chemistry, reliability, mechanical testing, and R&D.
  • Develop and implement engineering controls, calibration procedures, and quality systems to ensure accurate, traceable lab data.
  • Train and mentor lab technicians and engineers on test-method fundamentals, execution best practices, and technical understanding.
  • Learn new test equipment and systems quickly, identify improvement opportunities, and draw deeper technical conclusions from results.
  • Lead root cause investigations for anomalous or out-of-specification data and determine data validity.
  • Perform failure analysis on materials and components to identify failure modes, root causes, and design or material improvements.
  • Drive process improvement and new capability development, including introducing new methods and optimizing existing techniques.
  • Develop, qualify, document, and transition new or improved test processes into routine lab operations.
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects with clear schedules and deliverables while advancing lab capabilities.
  • Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to deliver actionable materials data for program needs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of professional engineering experience in a materials testing or characterization laboratory.
  • Hands-on experience in at least one of the following areas: mechanical testing, thermal analysis, or materials characterization techniques.
  • Master’s degree or PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or a related discipline preferred.
  • Deep understanding of materials science across metals, polymers, ceramics, felts, adhesives, and composites.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with clear schedules and deliverables.
  • Strong engineering judgment and self-motivation with a track record of independently driving projects.
  • Experience developing, qualifying, and documenting new laboratory test methods or processes.
  • Strong understanding of materials testing standards such as ASTM and ISO, plus statistical methods for data analysis.
  • Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Python or MATLAB, and hands-on experience with equipment such as SEM, EDS, XRD, FTIR, spark OES, pycnometer, tensile/compression/fatigue testers, TGA, DSC, DMA, or Gleeble.
  • Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and work in a laboratory environment.
  • Must meet ITAR export-control eligibility requirements as a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or otherwise eligible for required authorization.

Benefits

  • Pay range of $180,000 to $260,000 for Level 3.
  • Potential long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
  • Potential discretionary bonuses.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to buy additional stock at a discount.
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance plus life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 or more paid holidays per year, and paid sick leave.

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