Sr. Materials Engineer, Metal Casting (Starlink)

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><p> </p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">SR. MATERIALS ENGINEER, METAL CASTING (STARLINK)</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 1M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">As a member of the Starlink High Pressure Die Casting Materials team at our Bastrop facility, you will own solving complex materials challenges of our Starlink designs in a rapidly innovating environment. You will regularly interface with engineering and production teams, as well as have hands-on responsibilities with hardware, ultimately ushering in the next era of connectivity and delivering internet to those who need it most.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">RESPONSIBILITIES: </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Provide materials selection and process support for all Starlink aluminum casted components</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop mechanical and physical properties of metallic alloys and joints for the design community</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Perform root cause investigations using fractography, metallography, and characterization techniques</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop, qualify and troubleshoot metal casting processes used in production</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Provide technical review and advising for design efforts as it relates to material alloy and form selection, material and process specifications, metal-joining processes, design allowables</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate with and support vendors on qualification and property development of custom-manufactured and castings</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor’s degree in material science, materials engineering, weld engineering, metallurgical engineering, or other engineering discipline</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">5+ years of experience with metal casting technologies (high pressure die casting, low pressure, sand, permanent mold)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">5+ years of experience in metallographic characterization techniques and equipment, such as SEM-EDS, optical microscopy, hardness testers, mechanical property testing, and/or spectroscopy techniques for composition or phase</span> ... (truncated, view full listing at source)