SpaceX · 10 hours ago
Materials R&D Technician
Bastrop, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expSpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for human exploration of Mars. The Materials R&D Technician role involves supporting materials and process development through daily lab operations, including conducting tests and maintaining lab equipment.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Maintain safe and efficient operations by enforcing proper workflow, safety, cleanliness, organization, and inventory control of lab consumables
Support maintenance and calibration needs of lab instrumentation
Ensure proper and consistent sample preparation and traceability for materials testing
Calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and operate thermoanalytical equipment (DSC, DMA, TGA, TMA); microscopy tools (FTIR, Raman, SEM/EDS); RF equipment (VNAs, dielectric testers); optical spectroscopy equipment (spectrophotometers, ellipsometers, photoluminescence) and mechanical test frames
Prepare reports on generated materials test data. Provide basic interpretations of results to requesters and flag off-nominal results for engineering review
Summarize data and document results in an organized and thorough manner
Develop, author, and implement standard operating procedures
Manage lab backlog and ensure requests are performed according to program priorities
Champion larger-scale lab improvement initiatives while completing day-to-day test requests
Promote 5S principles for organizing and sustaining a clean, tidy workspace
Properly use and maintain precision-calibrated tools, such as micrometers and calipers, to ensure accurate measurements
Familiarize yourself with relevant ASTM, ISO, and IPC standards
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
1+ years of materials testing experience in a laboratory environment
Hands-on laboratory experience is required
The ideal candidate is highly skilled in setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment
Success in this role requires being hands-on, flexible, a quick learner, organized, detail-oriented, and having a collaborative, results-oriented attitude
Able to work off-shifts and available for overtime and weekends if needed
Able to wear appropriate PPE for lab and machine shop environment
Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. unassisted
Lifting, standing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Preferred
Associate degree in an applied science field or 2+ years of professional experience in a lab environment
Knowledge of safe work practices in environments involving furnaces, environmental chambers, saws, solvents, acids/bases, etc
Understanding of basic materials science fundamentals
Experience setting up and running tests and experiments
Positive attitude and experience working on cross-functional teams
Strong attention to detail when executing test instructions
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Atlassian JIRA, and work order systems
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills to collaborate closely with engineering teams
Strong organizational skills to keep work areas tidy and manage workflow
Creative approach to problem-solving, with a willingness to learn and try new things
Experience using various hand tools and/or power tools
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
Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
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