Materials Engineer Polymers Specialist

4 weeks ago


Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time

At SpaceX, we are pushing the boundaries of space technology and innovation. As a Materials Engineer for Polymers, you will play a critical role in developing and testing the materials used in our products, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and performance.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and manage the polymer material property database for all adhesives, sealants, and plastics used at SpaceX.
  • Work with design engineers to establish required design inputs and develop allowables for any gaps identified in the data set.
  • Aid the development of new tests and evaluation methods for assessing the use of various polymers and joining methods.
  • Assess current designs for their polymer selections to ensure the most optimal solutions have been implemented.
  • Coordinate with production to understand manufacturing concerns related to polymer materials and joining methods.
  • 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 at the coupon level.

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, preferably 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, including SEM-EDS, FTIR, DSC, TGA, LFA, rheometry, optical microscopy, hardness testers, cross-section sample preparation, and mechanical property testing.
  • Broad understanding of failure modes in polymer materials.
  • Demonstrated track record of success in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, and highly competitive environment.
  • Experience with technical review of materials processing and a sound understanding of the interaction between process variables and the resulting material performance.
  • Hands-on experience in a high-production manufacturing 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.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who share our values and are passionate about contributing to our mission to make humanity a multi-planetary species.


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