Principal Materials Engineer, Polymers (Starlink)
Core
Develop, test, and evaluate polymeric materials for Starlink satellite products to solve material selection and processing challenges.
Role type
Principal Materials Engineer (Polymers)
Builds
Injection molded parts for low-latency broadband internet satellites
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Manufacturing / Polymer Engineering
Required skills
thermoplastics characterization, elastomer testing, adhesive evaluation, injection molding scale-up, root cause failure analysis, polymer processing, custom test jig development
Preferred skills
polymer additives knowledge, failure mode expertise, new process development, rapid environment adaptability
Technologies
SEM-EDS, FTIR, DSC, TGA, LFA, rheometry, optical microscopy, hardness testers
Responsibilities
Lead scale-up from prototype to production of injection molded parts; Engage in root cause failure investigations as a subject matter expert; Collaborate with design engineers to establish cost-effective material inputs; Develop new testing techniques and custom test jigs
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC
