SpaceX

Overview

SpaceX is seeking a Materials Engineer specializing in welding for Starship components, responsible for leading a team to support advanced welding processes for critical mechanisms. The role involves developing, qualifying, and optimizing welding designs while ensuring reliability in extreme environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and qualify weld processes for multiple welding methods.
• Support production operations on full scale welded assemblies.
• Provide direction to production technicians and welders on correct techniques.
• Conduct root cause analysis in collaboration with design and manufacturing teams.
• Set up welding qualification test campaigns and interpret results.
• Work with NDE personnel to assess weld quality on development and flight hardware.
• Implement improved process control using test and NDE results.
• Establish automated welding solutions for process consistency.
• Research new welding technologies to enhance rate, quality, and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• Hands-on fabrication, manufacturing, or testing experience with welded assemblies.
• Advanced degree in welding engineering, material science, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or physics (preferred).
• Expertise in welding processes such as laser, electron beam, and gas tungsten arc welding.
• CNC and/or Robot programming experience for automated welding solutions.
• Tooling design experience for welded assemblies.
• Understanding of weld strength testing methodologies and standards.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Self-motivated with keen attention to detail.
• Hands-on experience in a high-production manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• 401k
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO

Additional Information

• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Must be able to travel for business needs – up to 25%.