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Sr. Materials Engineer, Corrosion Control and Fluid Compatibility (Starmind)

SpaceX
Bastrop, USA
Senior · 5+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago
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RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Own design criteria, selection, and reliability evaluations of materials used in liquid cooling systems
  • Define and perform laboratory testing evaluating relevant corrosion mechanisms and long-duration chemical compatibility
  • Define material and fluid performance requirements, specifications, validation approaches, and approval criteria
  • Evaluate and down-select supplier technologies and formulations against performance, quality, cost, timing, and compliance objectives
  • Drive material characterization and root cause analysis for failure resolution
  • Define and execute experimental design and reliability campaigns for materials used in thermal management systems

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in materials science, chemical engineering, corrosion engineering, or a STEM field
  • 5+ years of experience in chemical and fluids processing or thermal management systems
  • Hands-on experience with materials selection, testing, manufacturing processes, fluid compatibility and corrosion evaluations
  • Willingness to travel to other SpaceX sites and/or vendors for significant or extended periods (up to 25%)
  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs unassisted
  • Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time
  • Willingness to work long hours and weekends as needed to support manufacturing and test campaigns
  • 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. 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 reach out to [email protected].

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Master’s degree or PhD in materials science, chemical engineering, corrosion engineering, or a STEM field
  • Strong understanding of chemical compatibility, corrosion mechanisms, coolant formulation, contaminant analysis, and the effects of vacuum, radiation, thermal cycling, and microgravity on fluids and materials
  • Broad knowledge of thermal control systems, coolants (e.g., dielectric, ammonia, or specialized formulations), radiators, and/or two-phase systems
  • Experience with spacecraft thermal control systems, satellite/ ISS/ CubeSat fluids, space-qualified coolants (e.g., dielectric, ammonia, or specialized formulations), radiators, or two-phase systems in vacuum/microgravity
  • Experience coordinating material trials with process engineering, equipment suppliers, and material vendors
  • Demonstrated ability to lead structured root cause analysis (e.g., DOE, 5-why, fishbone, fault-tree) and convert findings into durable material or process recommendations
  • Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing or assembly environment and partnering with process, quality, production, and supply-chain teams
  • Track record of owning complex, ambiguous materials problems end-to-end, setting priorities with limited supervision, and delivering results on tight timelines
  • Experience mentoring engineers, technicians, interns, or new hires to a high-performing level
  • Comfortable with data analysis (Python, JMP, MATLAB, or equivalent) to correlate process, metrology, and reliability results
  • Strong first-principles problem solving and a demonstrated ability to dig deep on ambiguous materials and reliability challenges
  • Passion for building, learning quickly, and owning outcomes end-to-end; thrives in a fast-paced, scrappy environment with tight timelines
  • Effective written and interpersonal communication skills; able to convey complex technical ideas, influence decisions, and drive alignment across teams
  • Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and a bias toward action
  • ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Willingness to travel to other SpaceX sites and/or vendors for significant or extended periods (up to 25%)
  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs unassisted
  • Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time
  • Willingness to work long hours and weekends as needed to support manufacturing and test campaigns
  • 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. § 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. 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 reach out to [email protected].

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