EngineeringEntry levelOn site
Materials Engineer, Polymers (Dragon)
SpaceXHawthorne, CA
Level 1: $100,000–130,000/yr; Level 2: $115,000–160,000/yr
Posted Oct 14, 2026
What you’d do
Qualify and certify polymeric and elastomeric materials for the Dragon spacecraft, including plastics, adhesives, coatings, seals, thermal protection systems, textiles, and composites. Guide materials selection, lead failure analysis, and own material specifications and certification deliverables. Found on the employer's careers page on Oct 15, 2026. Apply through the link.
You’ll need
- Bachelor's in materials science, polymer science, chemical engineering, chemistry, physics, or STEM
- 1+ years hands-on materials characterization, manufacturing, or development experience
- Internship or project experience accepted
- Materials selection and testing expertise
- Failure analysis and root cause investigation
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