Materials Scientist Polymer Expert

4 weeks ago

Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time
Job Title: Materials Engineer (Polymers)

At SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of what's possible in space exploration. As a Materials Engineer (Polymers), you'll play a critical role in developing the technologies that will enable human life on Mars.

Responsibilities:
  • Support the development, testing, and performance evaluation of polymeric and elastomeric materials used across all SpaceX products.
  • Manage the inputs into the polymer material property database for all adhesives, sealants, and plastics used at SpaceX.
  • Aid the development of new tests and evaluation methods for assessing the use of various polymers and elastomers.
  • Work with design engineers to assess current designs for their polymer and elastomer selections.
  • Coordinate with production to understand manufacturing concerns related to polymer and elastomers.
  • Propose material and/or processing improvements that are value-added across the affected teams.
  • Work with supplier development engineering and external suppliers to develop appropriate tests that effectively evaluate material performance.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in polymer science or materials engineering.
  • Professional experience with characterizing, testing, and evaluating the performance of plastics, elastomers, and adhesives.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
  • Master's degree or Ph.D. in polymer science or materials engineering.
  • Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the aerospace or spaceflight sectors.
  • Diverse knowledge of aerospace quality polymeric and elastomeric materials and their processing.
  • Knowledge of polymer additives, fillers, and reinforcements.
  • Experience in polymer characterization techniques and equipment.
  • Broad understanding of failure modes in polymer materials.
  • Demonstrated track record of success in a rapidly growing, fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with technical review of materials processing and a sound understanding of the interaction between process variables and material performance.
  • Hands-on experience in a high-production manufacturing environment.
  • Personality and drive to execute in a scrappy entrepreneurial environment.
  • Effective written and interpersonal communication skills.
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, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who share our values and are passionate about space exploration.

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