Sr. Materials Engineer, Metals (Starlink)
Core
Develop, implement, and troubleshoot advanced material systems for metallic and metal-joined hardware on Starlink satellites and ground infrastructure.
Role type
Senior IC Materials Engineer (Metals)
Builds
Starlink satellite constellation and ground infrastructure
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
materials selection, characterization, qualification, manufacturing process support, root cause investigation, failure analysis, metallography, SEM-EDS, optical microscopy, metal joining processes, supplier qualification, design-for-manufacturability
Preferred skills
Master's or PhD in Materials Science/Engineering, advanced characterization techniques, first principles understanding of welding, high-production manufacturing environment experience, ASTM/NASA/AMS specs knowledge, supplier management
Technologies
SEM-EDS, optical microscopy, hardness testers, mechanical property testing equipment, spectroscopy
Responsibilities
Provide materials selection, characterization, qualification, and manufacturing process support for metallic and metal-joined hardware; Develop mechanical and physical properties of metallic alloys and joints; Perform root cause investigations and failure analysis; Develop, qualify, troubleshoot, and optimize metal joining processes; Provide technical review and advising for design efforts; Collaborate with suppliers on qualification and issue resolution
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC