What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Specialist, Materials Processing Laboratory position at SpaceX?
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 SPECIALIST, MATERIALS PROCESSING LABORATORY
The Materials Processing Lab has an opening for a hands-on specialist. The materials engineering team supports materials across SpaceX via identification, development, and implementation of advanced materials and processes. This role will work with engineers and process specialists to develop new materials and processing solutions for different applications at SpaceX. The ideal candidate will be very hands-on, capable of designing and building custom test fixtures, and familiar with machining, controls (sensors, instruments, actuators, PID controllers etc), and robot programming necessary to build and operate various test equipment. This job is an opportunity to be part of the team developing advanced materials for the future of spaceflight.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Work closely with product engineers to understand materials requirements for their applications
- Design, build, and operate custom test equipment to generate data needed to evaluate new materials and / or designs
- Work with materials engineers to assess best in class approaches for metal processing
- Develop laboratory capabilities and analysis methods and collaborate with vendors and external labs to augment internal capabilities
- Specify, design, install, commission and / or validate metal processing equipment
- Lead process development of developmental materials and processing techniques through parameter optimization, DOE experiments, and trials to support alloy design activities
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Pay range :
Level 1 : $30.00 - $40.00 / hour
Level 2 : $36.00 - $48.00 / hour
Level 3 : $44.00 - $60.00 / hour
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations : job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS :
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.
Salary : $30 - $40
