Lead Materials R&D Technician (Materials Lab Characterization)

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

LEAD MATERIALS R&D TECHNICIAN (MATERIALS LAB CHARACTERIZATION)

This individual will be a key team member focusing on daily lab operations to support material & process developments failure investigations process control validation and more. Hands-on lab experience in an aerospace testing laboratory setting is required along with strong skills in setting up operating maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in assigning daily work conducting team training enforcing safety standards and complete complex testing as needed. Success in this role will require being hands-on flexible a quick learner organized detail-oriented and having a collaborative can-do attitude.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Daily assignment of work ensuring proper balancing and bandwidth across the team
• Directly interface coordinate and align with area supervisor on weekly testing goals
• Conduct training to advance skillset of team members
• Enforce area safety and organization requirements and standards of work
• Be proactive in auditing the lab for hazards create safety nets and follow through in bringing solutions to completions
• Model correct behaviors for taking care of the physical lab space and equipment and enforce this across the team
• Coordinate calibration and maintenance to minimize tool/test downtime
• Work with Supervisor on theteamspersonnel training and developmentplans
• Identify and remove blockers that impact daily and weekly testing goals (i.e. stepping in to help reverse shadowing providing direct guidance escalating etc.)
• Propose and developimprovement projects(i.e. shop aids potential process changes tooling modifications etc.) that improve testing efficiency general safety data quality reliability asset integrity and utilization etc.
• Coordinate with internal customers to ensure that work is prioritized appropriately
• Complete personalqueue ofcomplex and advanced testingrequests as necessary to support customers/teamsworkload

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3 years of experience working in an aerospace testing laboratory performingcharacterization testing with a focus on thermal instrumentation (i.e. DMA TMA DSC TGA LFA etc.)
• Experience scheduling work and coordinating competing priorities
• Experiencemanaging a team people or projects

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proficient with computers with the ability to use MS Office shop floor management software (ERP) and related programs
• Familiarity with multiple departments within SpaceX
• Familiarity with ASTM standard testing
• Leadership or mentoring experience

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Able to travel for short trips as needed
• Able to wear appropriate PPE for mechanical testing and machine shop environment
• Able to lift 30 lbs. unassisted
• Standing for long periods of time bending grasping sitting pulling pushing stooping and stretching are generally required to perform the functions of this position

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Level 1: $26.00 - $32.00 $2.00/hour lead differential
Level 2: $30.00 - $38.00 $2.00/hour lead differential
Level 3: $35.00 - $44.00 $2.00/hour lead differential

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills education and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401(k) retirement plan short and long-term disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual carryover and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder) (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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