Sr. Materials Engineer, Blades and Vanes R&D

<div class="content-intro"><p>SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of&nbsp;enabling human life on Mars.</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">SR. MATERIALS ENGINEER, BLADES AND VANES FOUNDRY</span></strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">SpaceX continues to revolutionize the launch industry by combining advanced technological developments with pragmatic and lean manufacturing. This is especially important for the future of rapid and high-volume Starship flight, where power generation is crucial. As a member of the Materials Engineering team, you will own solving complex materials challenges in a rapidly innovating environment. You will interact closely with foundry engineering and operations teams, and have direct impact on producing Ni-superalloy castings for power generation, ultimately ushering in the next era of revolutionary spaceflight.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Conduct applied research on single crystal (SX), directionally solidified (DS), and equiaxed (EQ) cast components for gas turbines, focusing on the relationship between casting processes, material properties, and component performance.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Investigate casting processes and process parameters to improve material quality, reliability, and manufacturability. These processes include core manufacturing, wax pattern manufacturing, shelling, solidification, core leaching, heat treat, HIP, machining, and coating methods</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Design and conduct experiments to evaluate casting processes, identify defects, and assess potential process improvements</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Analyze cast component failures arising during manufacturing or service, collaborating with design and process engineers to investigate underlying causes</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Conduct root cause investigations using fractography, metallography, and materials characterization techniques</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Evaluate material selection, material forms, tooling approaches, and material and process specifications to inform component design</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Develop and execute experimental test plans to characterize material properties and evaluate the performance of castings and foundry processes</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Collaborate with engineering teams, technicians, and external technical partners to exchange research findings and evaluate their practical application</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Document experimental methods, analyze results, and present recommendations to improve component performance, efficiency, durability, and manufacturability</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor’s degree in material science, materials engineering, weld engineering, metallurgical engineering, or other engineering discipline&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">5+ years of professional experience working in metal casting technologies&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPER