SpaceX · 1 day ago
Materials Engineer, Surface and Corrosion
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$95K/yr - $130K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. They are seeking a Surface and Corrosion Engineer to define and implement corrosion mitigation schemes, analyze corrosive conditions, and develop novel materials to enhance the reliability of their launch vehicles.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own definition, qualification, and implementation of corrosion mitigation schemes across flight hardware and ground support equipment
Investigate and analyze corrosive conditions for existing vehicle fleet
Design and perform accelerated exposure test campaigns to evaluate reliability of corrosion preventative materials over time
Develop and qualify novel materials and repair methods that further enable our rapid and reliable launch cadence
Root cause corrosion-related findings down to primary contributors with high urgency and curiosity; drive further actions for continuous improvement
Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements, perform associated required tasks, and complete required documentation per SpaceX specifications and other external specifications such as NASA, OSHA, ASTM, NACE, ASME etc
Train inspector and technician teams on corrosion inspections and etching methods
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in materials engineering, materials science, chemical engineering, or chemistry
1+ years of experience with corrosion, coatings, paints or/and electrochemistry
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time to launch sites, recovery sites, etc
Practical experience in corrosion evaluations
Deep understanding of corrosion mechanism and surface chemistry fundamentals
Comprehensive knowledge of corrosion mitigation schemes, sealant/coating use, cleaning processes and hardware contamination evaluations
Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements, perform associated required tasks, and complete required documentation per SpaceX specifications and other external specifications such as NASA, OSHA, ASTM, NACE, ASME etc
Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% time
Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
Comfort occasionally working in tight or confined spaces
Preferred
Master's degree in corrosion engineering, materials science, chemical engineering, chemistry, or similar
Familiarity with polyurethane paints, anodize coatings, sealants, corrosion protection compounds and corrosion inhibitors
Ability to communicate and document technical information to a mixed engineering audience
Experience with FTIR spectrometer, scanning electron microscope, optical microscope, and other laboratory instruments
Ability to train and confirm knowledge, skills and abilities of others as an evaluator for related personnel qualification programs
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Leadership Team
Bret Johnsen
CFO
Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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