Materials Engineer, Propulsion Materials

SpaceX(6 days ago)

Hawthorne, CAOnsiteFull TimeMedior$95,000 - $115,000Engineering

About this role

SpaceX is hiring a Materials Engineer specializing in propulsion materials to improve and support the manufacturing of rocket engines for vehicles including Starship and Falcon. The role focuses on developing materials and processes, particularly additive manufacturing, to enhance engine reliability and performance.

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Required Skills

Materials Engineering
Additive Manufacturing
Metallography
Fractography
Thermal Properties
Mechanical Testing
Materials Development
Engine Manufacturing
Metallurgical Analysis
Aerospace Metals

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in materials engineering or related discipline
2+ years of experience in materials engineering

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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