Materials Engineer, Electronic Materials (Starlink)
Description For Materials Engineer, Electronic Materials (Starlink)
SpaceX, founded with the vision of enabling human life on Mars, is seeking a Materials Engineer for their Starlink project. Starlink, the world's largest satellite constellation, provides fast, reliable internet to over 4 million users globally. The role involves working on integrated circuit packaging, printed circuit board manufacturing, and assembly for Starlink.
Responsibilities include identifying business needs for new materials and processes, leading cross-functional teams for supply chain strategies, implementing program initiatives, and collaborating to solve complex material and processing challenges. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electronic materials, with experience in design, selection, processing, and testing.
Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and 2+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing. Preferred skills include advanced degrees, diverse technical knowledge of materials in electronics, and experience with various characterization techniques. The role requires the ability to work extended hours as needed.
SpaceX offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary, potential long-term incentives, comprehensive benefits, and unique perks like the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Join SpaceX to be part of a team pushing the boundaries of space exploration and global connectivity.
Responsibilities For Materials Engineer, Electronic Materials (Starlink)
- Identify business needs for new material and process developments to improve quality, yield, and reliability
- Lead cross-functional teams to develop new supply chain strategies for electronic materials
- Develop and implement program initiatives with significant technical challenges
- Collaborate with engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve complex material and processing challenges
Requirements For Materials Engineer, Electronic Materials (Starlink)
- Bachelor's degree in materials science, polymer science, chemical engineering, electrical engineering or other engineering discipline
- 2+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing and characterizing, testing, and evaluating the performance of electronic material
- Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State (ITAR requirements)
Benefits For Materials Engineer, Electronic Materials (Starlink)
- Long-term incentives (company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards)
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- 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
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- 10 or more paid holidays per year
- 5 days of sick leave per year for exempt employees
