Sr. Materials Engineer, SX Casting

SpaceX(18 days ago)

Starbase, TXOnsiteFull TimeSenior$90,000 - $150,000Materials Engineering

About this role

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Materials Engineer specialized in SX casting to solve complex materials challenges in a fast-paced environment. The role involves collaborating across teams to develop and qualify metal casting processes for innovative spaceflight hardware. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in metal casting technologies and a strong background in materials engineering.

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Required Skills

Metallography
Casting
Material Science
SEM-EDS
Mechanical Testing
Metallurgical Engineering
Materials Engineering
Ni-based Superalloys
Metallography
Process Optimization

Qualifications

BS in Material Science or related field
5+ years in metal casting technologies
3+ years in metallographic characterization

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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