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 TECHNICIAN, PROCESSING
This role is for a materials technician that will work in a state of the art alloy development lab supporting SpaceX materials engineers to develop the next generation of alloys used on Starship, Starlink, and ultimately on the mission to Mars.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- General and day-to day preparation, programming, operation, maintenance, and care for air and vacuum furnaces
- Execute a variety of metallic sample preparation and post processing including arc melting and hot/cold rolling
- Air and/or vacuum heat treatment and/or quenching of samples
- Setup of data acquisition systems including hardware and software
- Perform general frame, equipment, and fixture builds and modify as needed
- Maintain and use precision calibrated tools including balances, micrometers, calipers, etc.
- Detailed documentation of testing parameters, equipment setup, and other possible variables
- General lab upkeep including cleaning, organization, inventory management, etc.
- Expediting samples across the SpaceX campus between engineers, testing labs, etc.
- Performing basic machining, cutting, and grinding/polishing tasks to support processing lab
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate’s degree in science, technology, engineering or math; or at least one of the following:
- 1+ years of experience in metal processing industry (melting, rolling, forging, heat treating, characterization)
- 3+ years of experience programming/operating air and vacuum furnace equipment performing heat treatments
- 3+ years of experience with custom instrumentation implementation experience (data acquisition, pyrometers, pressure sensors, etc.)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Ability to multitask and rapidly change roles and responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
- Strong computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Atlassian JIRA, and work order systems
- Experience working with metal processing equipment (arc melter, rolling mill, heat treat furnaces)
- Welding and fabrication skills
- Experience using various types of hand tools and/or power tools
- Experience programming robots
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Able to work off-shifts and available for overtime and weekends if needed
- Able to wear appropriate PPE for furnace, metal processing, and machine shop environment
- Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. unassisted. Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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