Materials Engineering Manager for Composites

1 month ago

Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time
Job Summary

SpaceX is seeking a highly skilled Materials Engineering Manager to lead our composites materials engineering team. As a key member of our engineering organization, you will be responsible for providing expertise and guidance to our engineering staff on materials selection, joining and bonding techniques, and materials testing and analysis.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in materials science and engineering, with experience in composites materials and a proven track record of success in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to the composites materials engineering team
  • Develop and execute a roadmap for investigating improved materials, processes, and technologies for composites
  • Conduct and direct hands-on laboratory testing and failure analysis of vehicle hardware and raw stock materials
  • Perform rigorous process and product failure analysis, and incorporate findings into research and development work
  • Develop technologically advanced materials or processes that enhance product performance
  • Work with external vendors to establish process control of existing designs and identify new opportunities for product development and improvement
  • Build, lead, and mentor a team of engineers focused on rapid development and execution of a program to develop excellence in advanced composites
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in materials science, materials engineering, metallurgy, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or physics
  • 5+ years of professional experience with composites materials and a strong background in materials science and engineering
  • 2+ years of experience leading a technical team
Preferred Skills and Experience
  • PhD in materials science or materials engineering
  • Strong desire to mentor and grow employees
  • Expert level first principle engineering knowledge of composites and materials
  • Knowledge of physical and mechanical properties of composites and how they impact design, performance, and reliability in aerospace systems
  • Detailed knowledge of common production processes for composites
  • Hands-on experience in a high-production and quality manufacturing environment
  • Experience with technical review of materials processing and a sound understanding of the interaction between process variables and the resulting material performance
  • Demonstrated track record of success in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, and highly competitive environment
  • Personality and drive to execute in a scrappy entrepreneurial environment that operates under tight timelines and aggressive schedules
  • Effective written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Capable of interacting with and conveying concepts within all levels of our organization
  • Strong academic foundation coupled with hands-on experience
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
Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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