SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. MATERIALS ENGINEER (COMPOSITES) 

• Create and monitor critical processes for composites used in F9 and Dragon, including primary structures, COPVs, adhesive joints, and piece parts
• Develop new processes, materials, and required training for use in prepreg systems, resin filming, resin transfer molding, AFP/ATL, and other automated techniques
• Develop processes to flow down to vehicle elements and subsystems
• Participate in development of associated tests, specifications, plans, drawings, and other products required to support design, verification and certification
• Lead material allowables development test programs
• Manufacture of specimens
• Transport of specimens
• Material procurement
• Test procurement
• Cross-functional coordination between engineering and production disciplines

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in materials science, physics, chemical engineering or other engineering discipline
• 2+ years of hands-on experience working with structural/aerospace composites

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Coursework in organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, or composite processing/manufacturing
• Understanding of the fundamentals of composite processing and material development
• Basic knowledge of composite structural analysis
• Experience with ASTM standards for testing of composites
• Synthetic chemistry experience, specifically organic resin synthesis and scale up
• Computer aided design experience using NX, Catia, or other 3D modeling software
• Possess and maintain awareness of state-of-the-art technology advancements in the field of composites
• Able to rapidly work and learn with minimal supervision on projects involving both small and large engineering teams
• Able to work in highly collaborative, fast-paced environment with emphasizes in rapid prototyping and fielding of capabilities
• Excellent communication skills

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant 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 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.