Materials Engineer, Polymers (Starlink)

SpaceX(8 days ago)

Bastrop, TXOnsiteFull TimeSenior$95,000 - $125,000Materials Science Engineering

About this role

SpaceX is seeking a Materials Engineer specialized in Polymers to develop and evaluate polymeric materials used in Starlink products. The role involves collaborating with design engineers, supporting material selection, and leading scale-up from prototypes to production, contributing to the development of innovative satellite and broadband technologies.

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Required Skills

polymers
Testing
Material Selection
Polymer Characterization
Injection Molding
Failure Analysis
Process Development
Material Processing
Testing Techniques
Mechanical Properties

About SpaceX

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SpaceX is an aerospace manufacturer and launch services company that designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology and ultimately enable human life on other planets, it developed the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, the Dragon crew/cargo spacecraft, and the next‑generation Starship — with a strong emphasis on reusable boosters. SpaceX provides commercial and government launch services (including crewed ISS missions, satellite deployments and rideshares) and operates the Starlink broadband constellation. The company is known for rapid iterative development and cost‑reduction through reuse to expand access to space.

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