SpaceX · 9 hours ago
Materials Engineer, Polymers (Starlink)
Bastrop, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expSpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. They are seeking a Polymers Engineer to solve material selection and processing challenges for their Starlink satellite products.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for the development, test and performance evaluation of polymeric materials used across various Starlink products
Support polymer selection and implementation by collaborating with design engineers to establish required design inputs for ensuring a cost effective and reliable mass consumer electronic
Collaborate with other engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve complex material and processing challenges on our current and next generation products
Lead successful scale-up from prototype to production of relevant injection molded parts
Engage in root cause failure investigations as a subject matter expert for failure mechanisms
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in materials science or an engineering discipline
1+ years of experience with characterizing, testing, and evaluating the performance of thermoplastics, elastomers and/or adhesives
Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% time
Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
Comfort occasionally working in tight or confined spaces
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
Master's degree or PhD in materials science, materials engineering or polymer engineering
5+ years of professional work experience (consumer products or electronics sectors are preferable)
Diverse knowledge of polymeric and elastomeric materials and their processing
Knowledge of polymer additives, fillers and reinforcements and their impact on polymer processing
Experience in polymer characterization techniques and equipment, including SEM-EDS, FTIR, DSC, TGA, LFA, rheometry, optical microscopy, hardness testers, and mechanical property testing
Broad understanding of failure modes in polymeric materials
Experience with developing new processes, improving efficiencies and successfully transferring to production
Development of new testing techniques and custom test jigs
Demonstrated track record of success in a rapidly growing, fast-paced and highly competitive environment
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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Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
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CFO
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