Materials Engineer, Metals (Starship)

About this role

SpaceX is seeking a Materials Engineer specializing in metals for its Starship project at Starbase, TX. The role involves developing high-performance materials and collaborating on complex engineering challenges to support the mission of making humanity multiplanetary.

What you'll do

• Lead the development of critical materials from inception to flight.
• Establish physical, mechanical, and thermal properties for materials.
• Conduct root cause investigations using various analysis methods.
• Implement reliability enhancements in designs and manufacturing.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure material efficacy in flight hardware.
• Solve complex materials and processing challenges with a team.

What they're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in materials science or engineering.
• 2+ years experience in materials engineering with a focus on metallics.
• Problem-solving abilities in high-pressure situations.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Understanding of mechanical testing methods.
• Experience in failure analysis and characterization techniques.
• Knowledge of aerospace metals and alloys.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing environments.