Lead Materials Engineer (Materials Lab)

LEAD MATERIALS ENGINEER (MATERIALS LAB)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Run a characterization laboratory supporting SpaceX engineering needs across all products * Direct and review material evaluations using metallographic, thermal analytical, and spectroscopic techniques * Manage technicians supporting materials laboratory functions * Mentor and train technicians to better support or expand laboratory capabilities * Track and communicate status of laboratory projects to design, production, and materials engineers * Maintain calibration of equipment and perform or coordinate repairs if necessary * Evaluate state of the industry techniques and equipment for future lab capabilities

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline * 2+ years of experience working in a materials laboratory * Experience managing technicians or workflow for a laboratory

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

* Experience performing SEM, EDS, and other electron spectroscopy methods to evaluate of aerospace materials * Experience performing DSC, DMA, TGA, and other thermal analytical methods to evaluate of aerospace materials * Understanding of metallography, mechanical testing, heat treatment, machining, and sample processing * Experience carrying out technical tasks in direct support of aerospace engineering decision making * Experience working with multiple aerospace material systems in a laboratory or processing setting: metals, composites, polymers, and ceramics * Ability to train technicians on scientific equipment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Working with chemicals including acids

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

* To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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