SpaceX

Principal Materials Engineer, Polymers (Starlink)

SpaceX • $120K — $145K *
Bastrop, TX 78602In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in materials science or an engineering discipline
  • 10+ years of experience with characterizing, testing, and evaluating thermoplastics, elastomers, and/or adhesives
  • Master's degree or PhD in materials science, materials engineering, or polymer engineering (preferred)
  • Diverse knowledge of polymeric and elastomeric materials and processing
  • Strong background in polymer characterization techniques and equipment

Responsibilities

  • Develop, test, and evaluate polymeric materials for various Starlink products
  • Collaborate with design engineers on cost-effective and reliable polymer selection
  • Solve complex material and processing challenges with engineers and technicians
  • Lead scale-up from prototype to production of injection molded parts
  • Conduct root cause failure investigations as a subject matter expert

Benefits

  • Work in a dynamic environment contributing to cutting-edge satellite technology
  • Engage in impactful problem-solving and material innovation
  • Opportunity to collaborate with experts across diverse engineering disciplines
  • Access to professional development and potential for career growth
  • Flexibility in working hours to adapt to project needs
Full Job Description
PRINCIPAL MATERIALS ENGINEER, POLYMERS (STARLINK)

Starlink, our revolutionary satellite constellation, will deliver low-latency broadband internet worldwide. We are committed to offering access to high-speed internet to customers, and are looking for a Polymers Engineer to utilize their knowledge, experience, and creativity to solve material selection and processing challenges as we ramp service.

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in materials science or an engineering discipline
  • 10+ years of experience with characterizing, testing, and evaluating the performance of thermoplastics, elastomers, and/or adhesives

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Master's degree or PhD in materials science, materials engineering, or polymer engineering
  • Diverse knowledge of polymeric and elastomeric materials and their processing
  • Knowledge of polymer additives, fillers, and reinforcements, and their impact on polymer processing
  • Strong background in polymer characterization techniques and equipment, including SEM-EDS, FTIR, DSC, TGA, LFA, rheometry, optical microscopy, hardness testers, and mechanical property testing
  • Expert 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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • 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


ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
  • 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. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

About SpaceX

SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
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Size
8,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
2002
* Ladders Estimates

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