Sr. Materials Engineer, Metals (Starship)

Preferred

• Master's degree or PhD in materials engineering or related field
• Tribological processes including, but not limited to evaluating and implementing protective coatings (polyurethane, urethane, conversion coating, inorganic coatings, dry-film lubricants, etc.) for internal and external environmental conditions including thermal, wear, atmospheric, and space environments
• Understanding of mechanical testing methods for metals including wear, tensile, fracture and fatigue and
• Familiarity with development of design allowables
• Experience with failure analysis and fractography including characterization techniques such as Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and metallographic analysis
• Knowledge of aerospace metals including nickel-based alloys, stainless steels, aluminum alloys, and titanium alloys
• Knowledge of fluid and gas compatibility for various launch vehicle and spacecraft propulsion and fluid systems
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment