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Sr. Materials Engineer, Metals (Starlink)

SpaceX· Materials Engineering - Starlink Materials
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Redmond, WA$135k - $220kfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior Materials Engineer focused on metals for Starlink hardware and ground infrastructure, providing materials selection, characterization, qualification, and joining process support in a high-volume production environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide materials selection, characterization, qualification, and manufacturing process support for metallic and metal-joined (welded, brazed, soldered) hardware on Starlink satellites and ground infrastructure assemblies.
  • Develop mechanical and physical properties of metallic alloys and joints for the design community, including data, allowables, and process recommendations.
  • Perform root cause investigations and failure analysis using fractography, metallography, SEM-EDS, optical microscopy, and other characterization testing.
  • Develop, qualify, troubleshoot, and optimize metal joining processes (welding, brazing, soldering, sintering) used in production, including understanding of process variables and resulting material performance.
  • Provide technical review and advising for design efforts as it relates to material alloy selection, material & process specifications, fracture requirements, and design-for-manufacturability.
  • Collaborate with suppliers on qualification, property development, and issue resolution for custom-manufactured forgings, castings, and other metallic components.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Welding Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or other Materials Engineering discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience with aluminum alloys used for structural and non-structural applications; metal alloys used in electronic applications; and metal-joining processes (welding, brazing, soldering, sintering).

Skills

Required:materials selection and qualificationfailure analysismetal joining processes

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Vacation and holidays (3 weeks vacation; 10+ holidays)
  • Shuttles from select Seattle locations to SpaceX Redmond office
  • Employee stock purchase plan and potential discretionary bonuses
Last updated Sep 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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