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Materials Engineer, Surface and Corrosion

SpaceX is a leading aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company aiming to enable human life on Mars. They are seeking a Materials Engineer specializing in surface and corrosion to join their Materials Engineering Department in Hawthorne, CA. This role demands hands-on experience in corrosion evaluation, knowledge of corrosion mitigation, and the ability to support rapid and reliable vehicle reusability.

Skills

  • Corrosion evaluations and mechanisms understanding
  • Surface chemistry fundamentals
  • Knowledge of corrosion mitigation schemes and coatings
  • Experience with sealants, cleaning processes, and contamination evaluations
  • Regulatory standards familiarity (NASA, OSHA, ASTM, NACE, ASME)
  • Technical communication and documentation skills
  • Proficiency with laboratory instruments such as FTIR, SEM, optical microscopes

Responsibilities

  • Define, qualify, and implement corrosion mitigation schemes across flight hardware and ground support equipment
  • Investigate and analyze corrosive conditions in existing vehicle fleets
  • Design and perform accelerated exposure tests to evaluate corrosion preventative materials
  • Develop and qualify new materials and repair methods to support rapid and reliable launch cadence
  • Identify root causes of corrosion issues and drive continuous improvement actions
  • Maintain regulatory knowledge and complete required documentation per SpaceX and external standards
  • Train inspectors and technicians on corrosion inspection and etching methods

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in materials engineering, materials science, chemical engineering, or chemistry

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan and long-term incentives like stock options
  • Paid vacation (3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave exceeding legal requirements
  • Various discounts and perks
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