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Materials R&D Technician - Level 4/5

SpaceX· Materials Engineering - Materials Labs
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Hybrid (Hawthorne, CA)$40/hr - $49/hrfull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

SpaceX role focused on daily lab operations to support material & process developments, failure investigations, and process validation. Hands-on lab experience required; ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative.

Responsibilities

  • Operate mechanical test frames (static or hydraulic) and report core material testing data (UTS, YS, Modulus, etc.) OR operate characterization instruments (SDT, TGA, TMA, DMA, DSC, FTIR, SEM, etc.) and report associated material data
  • Perform mechanical testing (tensile, fatigue, compression, etc.) with metals, polymers, or composites OR characterization work scope (thermal testing, imaging, etc.)
  • Support maintenance and calibration needs of the lab instrumentation
  • Summarize data and document results; provide basic interpretation to requestors and flag off-nominal results for engineering review
  • Maintain safe and efficient operations through proper lab safety, cleanliness, and organization
  • Champion larger-scale lab improvement initiatives while completing day-to-day test requests
  • Promote 5S principles of organizing and sustaining a clean workspace
  • Work creatively to support team goals and develop unique solutions
  • Use calibrated tools to measure specimen geometry
  • Familiarize with relevant ASTM standards

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 5+ years of hands-on materials testing experience in a laboratory setting

Skills

Required:Hands-on materials testingData analysis and reportingLab safety and organizationComputer skills
Nice to have:ASTM standards familiarityEquipment maintenance/calibrationProblem solving/creativity

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock) or long-term cash awards
  • Discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Various discounts and perks
  • Up to 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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