Materials Engineer, Metals

Overview

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X 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 Space

X is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the goal of enabling human life on Mars.

MATERIALS ENGINEER, METALS

Our Starship Materials Engineering team provides materials expertise to the broader company, working to improve materials and processes used to make rockets and spacecraft. This role will primarily support component level hardware (including valves, actuators, heat exchangers, injectors, combustion chambers). Special processing of metals, including laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing, casting, and forging, is expected to influence the design, analysis, and manufacturing of Starship vehicles.

If your goal is to make an impact on propulsion, materials, and manufacturing technologies, this is the role for you.

• Provide materials and process support for propulsion, mechanism, and valve system designs and manufacturing
• Increase reliability of internal designs’ manufacturing processes through material and process development
• Develop physical, mechanical, and thermal properties for materials
• Improve special processes and materials through characterization and development
• Collaborate daily with additive, component, design reliability engineering, and manufacturing/production teams
• Perform root cause investigations using fractography, metallography, and testing
• Provide technical reviews and advice for design efforts related to drawings, specifications, and material requirements
• Collaborate with engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve material and processing challenges on current and next-generation vehicles

• Bachelor's degree in materials engineering or another engineering discipline
• 2+ years of professional experience in a materials engineering-related role
• 1+ years of experience with one or more of the following manufacturing methods: additive (laser powder bed fusion), casting, forging, brazing, diffusion bonding, welding, and heat treating

• Master's degree or PhD in materials engineering or related field
• Understanding of mechanical testing methods for metals including fracture and fatigue
• Familiarity with standard testing methods for materials and development of design allowables
• Experience with failure analysis and fractography including characterization techniques such as FTIR, SEM, and metallographic analysis
• Knowledge of aerospace metals including nickel-based alloys, stainless steels, aluminum alloys, and titanium alloys
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment
• Understanding of non-destructive test methods for fracture and fatigue control
• Tribological processes and protective coating evaluation for internal and external environments
• Ability to maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements and complete required documentation per Space
  
  X specifications and external standards (e.g., NASA, OSHA, ASTM, ASME, AWS, etc.)

• Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project milestones
• Up to 10% domestic travel may be required

Pay range:
Level I: $95,000.00 - $ per year
Level II: $ - $ per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on job-related knowledge, education, and experience.

Base salary is one part of the total rewards package. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives (stock or stock options), discretionary bonuses, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage. Other benefits include a 401(k) plan, disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, paid vacation, and paid holidays. Employees accrue paid sick leave per company policy.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants may need to be a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or eligible to obtain required authorizations.

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X is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit, competence, and qualifications and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

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