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Sr. Materials Engineer, Blades and Vanes Foundry

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars and is expanding work on power-generation cast components for high-volume Starship operations. The Materials Engineering team seeks a Sr. Materials Engineer to lead development, qualification, and troubleshooting of Ni-superalloy castings (SX, DS, EQ) for turbine blades and vanes, working closely with foundry operations, vendors, and cross-functional engineering teams.

Skills

  • Hands-on experience with metal casting processes, especially SX/DS/EQ for Ni-based superalloys
  • Failure analysis and root-cause investigation using fractography and metallography
  • Experience with SEM-EDS, optical microscopy, hardness testing, and mechanical property testing
  • Ability to develop and execute qualification and property development test plans
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration and vendor management
  • Manufacturing floor experience in high-production environments and process troubleshooting
  • Effective written and interpersonal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop, qualify, and troubleshoot SX, DS, and EQ casting processes for Ni-based superalloy components
  • Perform root-cause investigations and failure analysis using fractography, metallography, and characterization techniques
  • Design and execute property development and qualification test plans for castings and foundry processes
  • Provide materials-focused technical review and guidance for design, tooling, specifications, and manufacturability
  • Coordinate cross-functional efforts with design, supply chain, vendors, operations, technicians, and leadership
  • Drive design-for-manufacturability and feedback loops to improve performance, efficiency, reliability, and cost

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in materials science, materials engineering, metallurgical engineering, weld engineering, or related engineering discipline (required)
  • Master's degree or PhD in a relevant field (preferred)
  • Relevant hands-on lab and foundry experience and training

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and performance-based compensation
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) or retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Career development, training, and opportunities to work on mission-driven projects
  • On-site facilities and collaborative engineering environment
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