Materials Engineer, Applications Engineering

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

MATERIALS ENGINEER APPLICATIONS ENGINEERING

SpaceX continues to revolutionize the launch industry by combining advanced technological developments with pragmatic and lean manufacturing. This is especially important within Materials Engineering. Materials used on SpaceX vehicles are designed to withstand the extreme environments of launch on-orbit operations and reentry. This position will be responsible for developing qualifying and implementing some of the most vital materials to vehicle performance and reliability while allowing for rapid reuse and economical re-flight.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Collaborate with subject-matter experts on developing new materials for all SpaceX vehicles
• Responsible for driving the scaling and implementation of new materials to SpaceX hardware
• Support material property development by collaborating with design engineers to establish required design inputs and develop allowables
• Responsible for the design test and qualification campaigns for all new materials including driving all applicable Bill of Design (BOD) & Engineering Change processes
• Responsible for coordinating with internal (i.e. REs MEs program leaders production leaders technicians supply chain etc.) and external customers (i.e. mission management NASA Space Force etc.) on a consistent basis to stay aligned on product performance reliability manufacturability and cost requirements
• Form a closed feedback loop with supply chain and / or build engineers on product scale-up factory and process development
• Collaborate with engineering leadership and supply chain to identify and implement cost-saving solutions to complex material issues that relate to sourcing manufacturability and performance without sacrificing product reliability
• Drive technical project schedules that relate to product development scale-up qualification design updates and implementation campaigns

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS :

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :

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COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS :

Pay range :

Level I : $95000.00 - $115000.00 / per year

Level II : $110000.00 - $130000.00 / per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations : job-related knowledge and skills education and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of company stock stock options or long-term cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401(k) retirement plan short and long-term disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual carryover and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS :

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin / ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application / interview process should reach out to .

Key Skills

JSP,Building Construction,Downstream,Home Care,Art And Craft

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 95000 - 115000