ABOUT THE JOB

Anduril’s Materials Engineering team is seeking a Materials Engineer with a specialized background in thermoplastics to join our rapidly growing team. As part of Anduril’s commitment to innovation in defense technology, our materials engineering team is essential in developing the advanced materials that are at the core of our revolutionary products. 

In this role, you will have a significant impact on the materials we use and the efficiency with which we use them. You will be expected to possess a robust understanding of material science and the application of organic materials in high-performance environments. The right person doesn't just know the standards; they understand the fundamentals that explain why the standards exist and when it's appropriate to exceed them.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Strategically select and evaluate polymeric materials for diverse applications.
• Assist in the development and testing of new materials to meet engineering and performance specifications.
• Conduct comprehensive material characterizations using techniques specific to polymers and adhesives, such as rheological testing, thermal analysis (DSC, TGA), spectroscopy (FTIR), and mechanical testing (tensile, compression, creep).
• Design robust test plans and protocols for the substantiation of material processes, analyze data, and ensure material reliability.
• Drive supplier development and qualification efforts, establishing robust a supply chain for injection molding plastics meeting Anduril’s high standards for performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and engineering teams to address material-related challenges, ensuring the manufacturability and reliability of products.
• Maintain cutting-edge knowledge in polymer science and technology, incorporating the latest research and advancements into Anduril’s material strategies.
• Document all phases of material development, from experimental setup to detailed analysis of results, and effectively communicate findings to the team and broader organization.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of the Materials Engineering team’s overall expertise in general polymeric materials.
• Use first principles physics as a basis for every decision.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or higher in Materials Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or a related field.
• 6-8 years of industry experience focusing on the application of thermoplastics, adhesives, foams. or other organic materials in product development.
• Proven experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles, particularly as they pertain to thermoplastic and adhesive materials, ensuring that materials selection and application processes align with manufacturing capabilities and constraints.
• Demonstrated ability to support engineering design teams, providing materials expertise that informs the creation of engineering drawings and specifications. This includes proficiency in interpreting and advising on material tolerances, finishes, and processing techniques that can be accurately depicted in engineering documentation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of organic material properties, processing, and characterization techniques, with the ability to translate this knowledge into practical applications and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply engineering principles to novel applications and to troubleshoot materials-related challenges in design and production settings.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in effectively conveying material requirements and justifications to diverse stakeholders, including design engineers, manufacturing teams, and executive leadership.
• Quick learner, able to adapt to new technologies and challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Expertise in the selection, development, modeling and validation of injection molding plastics.
• Demonstrated ownership of a comprehensive material characterization and development effort.
• Familiarity with computer-aided design (CAD) software and materials simulation tools (i.e. Moldflow Analysis).
• Working knowledge of manufacturing, design, and process substantiation.

ABOUT THE JOB

Anduril's Materials & Process Engineering Team is seeking a metallurgical expert specializing in castings and welding to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. As we scale production of advanced defense systems, the integrity of our cast and welded structures becomes paramount. You'll own the complete lifecycle of cast and welded components—from material selection through qualification, production, and field performance. The right person doesn't just know the standards; they understand the metallurgical fundamentals that explain why the standards exist and when it's appropriate to exceed them.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Own casting (investment, sand, permanent mold, die) and welding (fusion and solid-state) processes from concept through production across aluminum, steel, titanium, and nickel-based alloys.
• Establish internal specifications, test protocols, and acceptance criteria for castings and welds tailored to mission requirements. Define "right-sized solutions" —backed by data and first principles—when industry standards fall short or prove excessive.
• Lead supplier qualification of foundries and welding shops, transforming vendors into strategic partners through technical assessment and development.
• Design and execute characterization programs using metallography, SEM/EDS, mechanical testing, NDT (RT, UT, PT, MT), and failure analysis.
• Partner with design teams during early development to influence geometry, joint design, and specifications before drawings are released, preventing costly redesigns.
• Lead root cause investigations —systematically identifying failure mechanisms and implementing corrective actions that address root causes.
• Develop tools, templates, databases, and training materials that build organizational capability. Mentor junior engineers in metallurgical fundamentals.
• Use first principles physics as a basis for every decision.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or higher in Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Welding Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 7-10 years of hands-on industry experience with castings and/or welding in aerospace, defense, marine, or similarly demanding applications.
• Demonstrated ownership of cast or welded structures through complete product lifecycle, from development through production and field performance.
• Deep metallurgical knowledge of solidification phenomena, weld metallurgy, HAZ behavior, residual stresses, and failure mechanisms specific to castings and welds.
• Practical expertise developing weld procedures (WPS/PQR), casting process parameters, and qualification testing per relevant standards (AWS, AMS, MIL-STD).
• Proficiency interpreting engineering drawings including weld symbols, GD&T, and casting tolerances. Ability to guide design engineers on proper specification of casting and welding requirements.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with systematic problem-solving approach.
• Excellent communication skills across technical levels, from design engineers to executive leadership.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven track record with structural castings or welds in marine or aerospace applications under complex loading or corrosive environments.
• Direct experience with advanced processes (investment casting, friction stir welding, electron beam/laser welding, dissimilar metal joining).
• Hands-on capability in welding or casting process execution—running trials and adjusting parameters.
• Experience establishing material property databases or design allowables (A-basis, B-basis) per MMPDS or CMH-17.
• Familiarity with CAD software (NX, SolidWorks, CATIA) or simulation tools (casting simulation, weld distortion prediction).
• Active participation in technical societies (AWS, AFS, TMS, ASM) or standards committees.

ABOUT THE JOB

Anduril's Materials & Process Engineering Team is seeking a metallurgical expert specializing in castings and welding to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. As we scale production of advanced defense systems, the integrity of our cast and welded structures becomes paramount. You'll own the complete lifecycle of cast and welded components—from material selection through qualification, production, and field performance. The right person doesn't just know the standards; they understand the metallurgical fundamentals that explain why the standards exist and when it's appropriate to exceed them.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Own casting (investment, sand, permanent mold, die) and welding (fusion and solid-state) processes from concept through production across aluminum, steel, titanium, and nickel-based alloys.
• Establish internal specifications, test protocols, and acceptance criteria for castings and welds tailored to mission requirements. Define "right-sized solutions" —backed by data and first principles—when industry standards fall short or prove excessive.
• Lead supplier qualification of foundries and welding shops, transforming vendors into strategic partners through technical assessment and development.
• Design and execute characterization programs using metallography, SEM/EDS, mechanical testing, NDT (RT, UT, PT, MT), and failure analysis.
• Partner with design teams during early development to influence geometry, joint design, and specifications before drawings are released, preventing costly redesigns.
• Lead root cause investigations —systematically identifying failure mechanisms and implementing corrective actions that address root causes.
• Develop tools, templates, databases, and training materials that build organizational capability. Mentor junior engineers in metallurgical fundamentals.
• Use first principles physics as a basis for every decision.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or higher in Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Welding Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 2-5 years of hands-on industry experience with castings and/or welding in aerospace, defense, marine, or similarly demanding applications.
• Demonstrated ownership of cast or welded structures through complete product lifecycle, from development through production and field performance.
• Deep metallurgical knowledge of solidification phenomena, weld metallurgy, HAZ behavior, residual stresses, and failure mechanisms specific to castings and welds.
• Practical expertise developing weld procedures (WPS/PQR), casting process parameters, and qualification testing per relevant standards (AWS, AMS, MIL-STD).
• Proficiency interpreting engineering drawings including weld symbols, GD&T, and casting tolerances. Ability to guide design engineers on proper specification of casting and welding requirements.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with systematic problem-solving approach.
• Excellent communication skills across technical levels, from design engineers to executive leadership.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven track record with structural castings or welds in marine or aerospace applications under complex loading or corrosive environments.
• Direct experience with advanced processes (investment casting, friction stir welding, electron beam/laser welding, dissimilar metal joining).
• Hands-on capability in welding or casting process execution—running trials and adjusting parameters.
• Experience establishing material property databases or design allowables (A-basis, B-basis) per MMPDS or CMH-17.
• Familiarity with CAD software (NX, SolidWorks, CATIA) or simulation tools (casting simulation, weld distortion prediction).
• Active participation in technical societies (AWS, AFS, TMS, ASM) or standards committees.

CHEMICAL ENGINEER

SpaceX is currently seeking an individual to join the Launch Pad Engineering Team in Vandenberg. You will have the opportunity to utilize your multi-disciplinary knowledge, experience, and creativity to develop solutions to launch pad design, build, and operations with the goal of maximizing efficiency without sacrificing safety or reliability.

You will be responsible for ensuring all aspects of launch pad GSE (ground support equipment) have been properly designed, built, configured, and tested to support Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy interface requirements. During build operations, you will be responsible for leading a team of technicians on the pads throughout the build campaign to ensure accurate and timely installation and activation of the pad fluid systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the responsible engineer for one or multiple launch pad fluid systems including compressible, incompressible, and/or cryogenic fluid systems
• Utilize knowledge of heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, controls, and instrumentation to troubleshoot issues present in various launch pad systems
• Work with, and direct, a skilled technician workforce to carry out design, build, troubleshooting, maintenance activities, upgrades, and operational procedures
• Contribute to the development and improvement of the functional automation relating to the fluid system(s) for which you are responsible
• Identify and implement upgrades to launch pad hardware, software, and procedures – drive continuous improvement in these areas by interfacing regularly with various teams across SpaceX
• Serve as the lead engineer for the pad during design, construction, and activation
• Represent SpaceX by presenting certification packages and engineering data to U.S. government agencies including NASA, US Space Force and others

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, physics, or other engineering discipline
• 1+ years of professional experience working with fluid, mechanical, or low voltage electrical systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working at a rocket launch/test facility and supporting launch/test campaigns
• Experience using and troubleshooting control systems for remote operations and instrumentation feedback
• Experience using SOLIDWORKS, Siemens NX, or similar CAD software
• Experience using python or other programming languages for data review and analysis
• Experience testing and operating with or around hazardous systems (high pressure, high energy, hazardous gases & fluids, etc.)
• Familiarity with instrumentation and control components (pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, flow meters, load cells, relays, solenoid, pneumatic valves)
• Knowledge of engineering standards and best practices such as ASME B31.3, ASME BPV Code Section VIII, and AFSPCMAN 91-710
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure, fast paced environment
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong work ethic and drive to for constant improvement balanced with the ability to work effectively in a team environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base and Cape Canaveral
• Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (15 to 35 lbs.)
• Overall mental fitness with the ability to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment requiring prolonged mental concentration (under possible extended work hours)
• Ability to be flexible on shifts
• Occasional travel may be required

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Chemical Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year
Chemical Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year

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, stock options, 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.

SENIOR MATERIALS ENGINEER (METAL 3D PRINTING)

Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts at the speed of human ideation. By treating manufacturing as a single integrated system, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits.

As a Senior Materials Engineer at Freeform, you will have the unique opportunity to establish the company’s M&P infrastructure, strategy, and best practices for our advanced metal 3D printing technology. We are looking for someone with solid fundamentals in materials engineering, an understanding of metals, and a keen interest in working on the cutting edge of additive manufacturing development. In this role, you will own materials engineering efforts from cradle to grave, including hands-on sample testing, analysis of findings, and strategic process improvements. If you want to make an impact at a rapidly growing company that’s revolutionizing metal additive manufacturing, we’d love to hear from you!

Success here doesn't hinge on 3D printing experience. Instead, we seek intelligent, motivated, and collaborative engineers who thrive on solving challenging problems and creating groundbreaking technology!

Responsibilities:

• Establish Freeform’s M&P best practices, and materials testing infrastructure and strategy
• Operate equipment to measure material properties such as tensile strength, surface roughness, and microstructure
• Generate and track quality metrics of printed customer parts such as dimensional accuracy, defect distribution, and surface roughness
• Organize, analyze and interpret data and present key findings
• Work with process development team to tie key materials findings into improvement of upstream printing processes, including training our advanced machine learning models
• Establish and optimize processes and procedures for measuring and quantifying material quality
• Create automation for M&P procedures to take human out of the loop
• Strategize continuous improvement plans to enhance system performance, reliability, and scalability

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in material science, materials engineering, metallurgy, or mechanical engineering
• 7+ years of professional materials engineering experience (with at least three years in metals)
• Experience developing and optimizing metallurgical sample preparation techniques such as cutting, grinding, polishing, acid etching, and optical microscopy

Nice to Have:

• Master’s or PhD in in material science, materials engineering, metallurgy, or mechanical engineering highly preferred
• 10+ years of materials engineering experience
• Experience with metal additive manufacturing highly preferred
• Experience with laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) processes
• Experience in process development
• Experience operating complex materials equipment
• Familiarity with processing large datasets and statistical data analysis software such as R, JMP, or Minitab
• Passion for improving the state of metal 3D printing

Location:

• Based in Hawthorne, our vertically integrated facility brings technology development, R&D, and production together under one roof. We operate at the center of LA’s deep tech ecosystem, surrounded by some of the most ambitious hardware innovation happening anywhere in the country.

• Our fast-paced, cross-functional environment is built on close collaboration, and as such, this role requires full-time onsite presence (five days a week), with very limited exceptions.

What We Offer:

• We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisions.
• We offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a world-changing technology.
• Benefits
  • Significant stock option packages
  • 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)
  • Life insurance
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k)
  • Relocation assistance provided 
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
  • Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent
  • Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette
  • Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events
• Compensation  
  • As a growing company, the salary range is intentionally wide as we determine the most appropriate package for each individual taking into consideration years of experience, educational background, and unique skills and abilities as demonstrated throughout the interview process. Our intent is to offer a salary that is commensurate for the company’s current stage of development and allows the employee to grow and develop within a role. 
  • In addition to the significant stock option package, the estimated salary range for this role is $125,000-$200,000. The upper end of the range is reserved for individuals who demonstrate exceptional experience, deep domain mastery, and a proven history of high performance and impact.
• Freeform is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity; employment with Freeform is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. 

We are seeking a visionary and technically strong Staff Materials Engineer to lead the development and advancement of material technologies that are core to the Oura product experience. This role will focus on driving innovation and execution across metal surface treatments, PVD/CVD, platings and other novel inorganic coating materials - ensuring performance, reliability, and premium user experience across current and future hardware platforms.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage a roadmap for materials engineering across metal surface treatments, PVD/CVD, platings and emerging technologies.
• Drive R&D and materials selection efforts for current and next-generation products, balancing form factor, performance, biocompatibility, manufacturability, and sustainability.
• Establish and optimize material and bonding processes for high-volume manufacturing.
• Partner with PD, ID, and Ops teams to understand needs and integrate materials solutions early in the product development lifecycle.
• Define standardized materials testing and coupons to characterize new and existing materials within the area of expertise.
• Work with external vendors and strategic partners to evaluate new materials and coatings, qualify processes, and ensure scalability and reliability.
• Define and oversee materials validation, characterization, and reliability testing methodologies.
• Collaborate closely with Reliability and Regulatory teams to ensure material compliance and performance in real-world use conditions.
• Identify and mitigate material risks across the product lifecycle, from prototype to production and field usage.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. 
• 10+ years of experience in materials engineering of PVD/CVD and metal surface treatments
• Proven experience developing materials and processes for consumer electronics, medical devices, or wearables.
• Strong background in materials characterization, surface chemistry, and process development.
• Strong global connections and experience working with contract manufacturers and materials suppliers across Asia and globally.
  
  

Nice to Have:

• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with biocompatibility and regulatory requirements for skin-contact products.
• Background in sustainability-focused material development.

Benefits 

At Oura, we care about you and your well-being. Everyone here at Oura has a ring of their own and we are continually looking to improve employee health.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and equity packages
• Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources
• An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family
• 20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off
• Paid sick leave and parental leave

Oura takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on your location. US locations are categorized into tiers based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. While most offers will be closer to the starting range, successful candidates' pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, internal peer equity, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

• Region 1: $198,050 - $267,950

Oura is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals seeking employment at Oura are considered without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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Team Description:

The Materials Engineering Team at Neuralink develops and qualifies high-performance, biocompatible materials for next-generation brain-computer interfaces. The team owns material characterization, hermetic packaging reliability, accelerated lifetime testing, and predictive simulation for implantable neural devices. We operate at the intersection of physical testing and computational modeling, closing the loop between experiment and simulation to drive design decisions.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer who owns the full simulation-to-test loop for implant mechanical reliability. This person will build explicit dynamics FEA models, design and run physical tests, calibrate material models against experimental data, and validate predictions. You will work closely with materials engineers, microfabrication, and cross-functional reliability teams to ensure the implant meets impact, fatigue, and seal integrity requirements.

• Build, refine, and validate explicit dynamics Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models (LS-DYNA, Abaqus/Explicit) to predict mechanical response under high-strain-rate impact loading.
• Own the in-house mechanical testing pipeline end-to-end: design fixtures, prepare specimens, run tests (servo-hydraulic, drop tower, DIC), and correlate results to simulation using quantitative metrics (CORA, force-displacement overlay, DIC contour comparison).
• Translate physical test data into constitutive model inputs: calibrate material cards, optimize parameters, and deliver validated simulation files.
• Coordinate test projects (SHPB, DMA, abuse testing) and own data quality from external sources.
• Extend validated impact models to adjacent reliability domains: burst/cyclic pressure testing, vibration fatigue, and seal interface simulation.
• Support cross-functional reliability programs including thermal modeling, RH/leak modeling, and accelerated lifetime testing as needed

Required Qualifications:

• MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with explicit dynamics FEA (LS-DYNA, Abaqus/Explicit, or similar) - not static/modal only.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical testing (tensile testers, DMA, servo-hydraulic frames, or similar equipment).
• Experience with polymer or composite material characterization, including rate-dependent and temperature-dependent behavior.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, fabrication, or building and calibrating test equipment.
• Proficiency in mechanical design (SolidWorks or similar CAD software).
• Familiarity with relevant test standards (ASTM, IEC).
• Ability to work autonomously: define test plans, build fixtures, run tests, analyze data, and present conclusions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience with high-strain-rate testing (SHPB, drop tower).
• Experience with Digital Image Correlation (DIC) or full-field strain measurement.
• Experience with constitutive model calibration and parameter optimization (fitting test data to LS-DYNA material cards such as MAT_SAMP-1, MAT_024, or cohesive zone models).
• Medical device or aerospace reliability background (DV/V&V, FDA regulatory context).
• Python for data processing and automation.
• Experience correlating simulation to physical test data using quantitative metrics (CORA, force-displacement overlay, DIC contour comparison).
• Experience calibrating and troubleshooting lab instrumentation.

The Staff Metals and Alloys Engineer acts as the principal technical expert for metallic material systems and their integration into high-performance hardware, with a critical emphasis on Color, Material, and Finish (CMF). This role drives the strategic selection and development of alloys, surface treatments, and coatings to achieve superior mechanical performance, scratch resistance, reliability, and aesthetic quality for next-generation consumer electronics. The engineer will lead multi-functional efforts to qualify new metallic materials and fabrication processes, ensuring components meet rigorous demands while maintaining quality and reliability.

Core Technical Responsibilities

This position requires deep metallurgical expertise to solve complex materials challenges across the product lifecycle:

Physical Metallurgy & Alloy Design

• Alloy Selection: Lead the development and characterization of high-performance alloys (e.g., Titanium, Steel and non-ferrous alloys) for critical wearable device components and outer housings
• Phase Transformations: Apply deep knowledge of phase diagrams and kinetics to optimize heat treatment cycles, ensuring desired microstructural phases and mechanical properties.
• Strengthening Mechanisms: Implement advanced strengthening strategies such as precipitation hardening, work hardening, and grain refinement to enhance component durability.

Manufacturing & Thermal Processing

• Process Optimization: Partner with manufacturing teams to refine metal forming processes including MIM, 3D printing, forging, extrusion, and precision casting for high-volume production.
• Thermal Management: Design and validate thermal processing routes to manage residual stresses, improve dimensional stability, and optimize grain structure.
• Surface Metallurgy: Collaborate on the interaction between bulk metal properties and secondary surface treatments to ensure robust adhesion and finish quality.

Surface Engineering & Advanced Coatings

• Lead the development, characterization, and qualification of advanced thin film coatings and surface treatments, including PVD, CVD, Platings, and Anodizing, to optimize CMF and wear resistance on Titanium components.
• Drive innovation in coatings and finishes to achieve superior scratch resistance and reliability under long-term user wear.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to develop optically clear, scratch resistant coatings for metallic surfaces.

Characterization & Forensic Analysis

• Microstructural Analysis: Utilize advanced metallographic techniques (SEM, EBSD, XRD) to characterize grain size, phase distribution, and crystalline orientation.
• Failure Analysis: Perform deep-dive root cause investigations of metallic failures, including fatigue, stress corrosion cracking (SCC), and brittle fracture.
• Mechanical Testing: Establish comprehensive testing protocols for tensile, hardness, and toughness evaluation to correlate microstructure with real-world performance.

Key Technical Challenges

• Improving the scratch resistance of Titanium PVD finishes to meet premium consumer standards.
• Developing and qualifying optically clear, scratch resistant coatings for functional metal surfaces.
• Strength-to-Weight Optimization: Developing lightweight metallic solutions that maintain structural integrity under extreme loading conditions.
• Ensuring consistent metallurgical and coating properties across global supply chains during rapid production ramps.
• Balancing the mechanical and reliability requirements of alloys with the rigorous cosmetic standards required for premium consumer finishes.

Candidate Qualifications

• 10+ years of deep expertise in metallurgy, metals engineering, or surface engineering, specifically focused on alloy development and advanced coatings/finishes for high-volume manufacturing.
• Formal Metallurgist qualification or degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field; Masters or PhD preferred, but not required.
• Proven track record of shipping complex metallic components in the consumer electronics, medical, aerospace, or automotive industries.
• Expertise in the metallurgy of Titanium
• Demonstrated ability to translate fundamental materials science into scalable engineering solutions for mass production

Benefits 

At Oura, we care about you and your well-being. Everyone here at Oura has a ring of their own and we are continually looking to improve employee health.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and equity packages
• Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources
• An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family
• 20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off
• Paid sick leave and parental leave

Oura takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on your location. US locations are categorized into tiers based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. While most offers will be closer to the starting range, successful candidates' pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, internal peer equity, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

• Region 1: $198,050 - $267,950

MATERIALS ENGINEER, POLYMERS (STARLINK) 

Starlink, our revolutionary satellite constellation, will deliver low-latency broadband internet worldwide. We are committed to offering access to high-speed internet to customers, and are looking for a Polymers Engineer to utilize their knowledge, experience, and creativity to solve material selection and processing challenges as we ramp service. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Responsible for the development, test and performance evaluation of polymeric materials used across various Starlink products 
• Support polymer selection and implementation by collaborating with design engineers to establish required design inputs for ensuring a cost-effective and reliable mass consumer electronic 
• Collaborate with other engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve complex material and processing challenges on our current and next generation products 
• Lead successful scale-up from prototype to production of relevant injection molded parts 
• Engage in root cause failure investigations as a subject matter expert for failure mechanisms 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in materials science or an engineering discipline 
• 1+ years of experience with characterizing, testing, and evaluating the performance of thermoplastics, elastomers, and/or adhesives 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Master's degree or PhD in materials science, materials engineering, or polymer engineering  
• 5+ years of professional work experience (consumer products or electronics sectors are preferable) 
• Diverse knowledge of polymeric and elastomeric materials and their processing 
• Knowledge of polymer additives, fillers, and reinforcements, and their impact on polymer processing 
• Experience in polymer characterization techniques and equipment, including SEM-EDS, FTIR, DSC, TGA, LFA, rheometry, optical microscopy, hardness testers, and mechanical property testing 
• Broad understanding of failure modes in polymeric materials 
• Experience with developing new processes, improving efficiencies and successfully transferring to production 
• Development of new testing techniques and custom test jigs 
• Demonstrated track record of success in a rapidly growing, fast-paced and highly competitive environment 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% time
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Comfort occasionally working in tight or confined spaces

CHEMICAL ENGINEER, PCB (STARLINK) 

Starlink believes in providing fast, reliable internet to those that need it most. We design, build, and launch the world's largest and most advanced satellite constellation that is capable of delivering high-speed internet to even the most remote locations. And while our hardware and network are incredibly advanced, we keep the end-user experience impressively simple - our customers have internet within 10 minutes of unboxing. 

As a Chemical Engineer on Starlink, you will spearhead state of the art production processes for our printed circuit boards (PCBs). You will design and implement environmentally friendly chemical recycling strategies, develop highly capable processes for use in mass production, and become a multi-disciplinary expert in PCB fabrication. Your work will form the backbone for millions of next generation consumer facing devices that we ship directly to customers and businesses all over the world. From private homes, RVs, planes, or boats, this team plays an instrumental role in leveling the playing field for high-speed connectivity. You will own various PCB production processes, from initial machine design to running hands-on process DOEs, and will interact regularly with senior leadership during critical design phases. By the end of this year, the Starlink factory in Bastrop will be the largest PCB manufacturing facility, by volume, in North America.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining new and/or improved manufacturing processes, equipment, technologies, and facilities. Examples could include metal plating lines, copper etching lines, direct or electroless metallization lines, water and chemical waste treatment, plasma etching systems, etc. 
• Analyze production processes and machinery from a first principles, physics-based approach
• Develop experiments to diagnose and correct manufacturing problems, utilizing robust DOE and statistical methodologies
• Perform defect characterization and analysis to determine root cause and develop action plans to improve yields
• Develop project plans, budgets, and cost/benefit analysis for implementation of new processes or machines
• Own and perform machine activation and testing with a small team of engineers and technicians

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of experience in chemical engineering design, analysis, and/or system implementation (internship and extracurricular experience is applicable)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Master’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, environmental, or related technical discipline
• Hands-on experience working with complex fluid or mechanical based production systems in a professional setting
• Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing and scaling to high volume as part of a cross-functional team
• Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
• Experience with PCB manufacturing processes like metal plating lines, copper etching lines, direct or electroless metallization lines, water and chemical waste treatment, plasma etching systems, etc. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Ability to travel frequently for work, potentially for extended periods of time during machine buyoffs and startup
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position

SR. MATERIALS ENGINEER, SATELLITES (STARLINK)

At SpaceX, we’re leveraging our rocket and spacecraft expertise to deploy Starlink, the world’s largest and most advanced satellite constellation, delivering fast internet to over 10 million users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate the full system — from thousands of satellites to user terminals and software.

We’re revolutionizing the launch market through rapid reusability and cutting-edge technology. As a Senior Materials Engineer, you’ll take a hands-on role in developing, implementing, and troubleshooting advanced material systems. You’ll use your expertise, experience, and creativity to solve complex material selection and processing challenges as we scale Starlink for high-volume production.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Champion new thermal-optical, inorganic, and organic coating technologies for Starlink satellites from concept through qualification, implementation, and production stabilization; collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, evaluate optical performance, and deploy optimized solutions.
• Apply deep fundamentals of coating science, optical design, and deposition processes to develop high-performance surfaces for space applications.
• Lead rigorous space environment testing and reliability validation, including thermal vacuum cycling, atomic oxygen, radiation, UV exposure, and other orbital simulations; iterate designs to ensure long-term durability in harsh space conditions.
• Solve difficult technical problems of the highest scope and ambiguity; take action on these challenges by applying first principles, removing unnecessary complexity, and identifying innovative solutions through rapidly iterating, learning, and adjusting.
• Conduct root cause investigations of material-related failures with hands-on laboratory testing of flight hardware and raw material; drive down root cause to first principles mechanisms of material performance that may have influenced system-level results.
• Provide expert input on material selection and design during hardware design reviews, offering practical recommendations for performance, simplicity, and cost.
• Perform production process walk-downs to identify opportunities for new materials or process improvements that enhance reliability, rate, and yield.
• Mentor peers and team members on technical problem solving, decision-making, and exercising good engineering judgment; be a point of escalation for blockers and encourage cross-team collaboration when solving technical challenges.
• Develop and publish material design allowables that accurately reflect operational loads and space environments.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or an engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience in electronic materials, polymers, space survivable coatings, EEE packaging, RF-transparent materials, and/or joining technologies (bonding, welding, brazing, soldering).

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's or PhD in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong expertise in materials for space applications, including coatings, polymers, electronic materials, and joining technologies.
• Deep understanding of material performance in space environments, including degradation mechanisms and long-term stability.
• Hands-on experience with material characterization techniques (SEM-EDS, FTIR, DSC, TGA, optical spectroscopy, mechanical testing) and space environment testing.
• Demonstrated ability to link material/process variables to resulting performance and reliability.
• Proven track record of successfully developing, qualifying, and transitioning materials from concept through high-volume production.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with a passion for innovation in cutting-edge space technology.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to make fast, data-driven decisions in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Willingness to travel to other SpaceX sites and/or vendors for significant or extended periods (up to 25%).
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs unassisted.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time.
• Willingness to work long hours and weekends as needed to support manufacturing and test campaigns.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:    
Sr. Materials Engineer: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00/per year    
   

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 in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

MATERIALS ENGINEER, SATELLITES (STARLINK)

At SpaceX, we’re leveraging our rocket and spacecraft expertise to deploy Starlink, the world’s largest and most advanced satellite constellation, delivering fast internet to over 10 million users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate the full system — from thousands of satellites to user terminals and software.

We’re revolutionizing the launch market through rapid reusability and cutting-edge technology. As a Materials Engineer, you’ll take a hands-on role in developing, implementing, and troubleshooting advanced material systems. You’ll use your expertise, experience, and creativity to solve complex material selection and processing challenges as we scale Starlink for high-volume production.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own the development, scale-up, qualification, reliability testing, and production stabilization of novel thermoset and thermoplastic polymer systems (adhesives, sealants, coatings, rubbers, plastics, and injection-molded parts) for Starlink satellites and products, applying deep process knowledge and expertise.
• Guide engineering, production, and supply chain teams on material selection, testing, analysis, DFM requirements, application processes, and design allowables to deliver cost-effective, robust solutions for harsh space environments.
• Lead root cause failure investigations, acting as the subject matter expert (SME) for polymer failure mechanisms through hands-on laboratory testing of flight hardware and raw materials, always driving to first principles.
• Champion innovation by solving high-ambiguity problems through rapid iteration (“the algorithm”), providing risk foresight in design reviews, performing production walk-downs, conducting ROI analyses, and leading prototype-to-volume transitions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive material and process improvements on current and next-generation products, while mentoring team members on problem-solving, technical judgment, escalation, and collaboration.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in materials science, materials engineering, polymer science, chemistry, physics, or other engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of experience characterizing, testing, and evaluating the performance of plastics, elastomers, and adhesives.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree or PhD in materials science, materials engineering, polymer, chemistry, physics, or a related engineering field.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills with genuine enthusiasm for the team’s spirit of innovation in cutting-edge technology.
• Hands-on experience with polymer characterization techniques and equipment, including SEM-EDS, FTIR, DSC, TGA, LFA, DMA, TMA, rheometry, optical microscopy, and mechanical property testing.
• Familiarity with industry specifications for adhesives, sealants, coatings, structural plastics, and other non-metallic materials.
• Demonstrated track record of success in a fast-paced, highly competitive environment.
• Strong ability to work autonomously, communicate effectively, and take extreme ownership of areas of responsibility.
• Broad knowledge of aerospace-grade polymeric and elastomeric materials and their processing.
• Deep understanding of failure modes in polymer materials.
• Experience with technical review of polymer processing and the interaction between process variables and final material performance.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to travel to other SpaceX sites and/or vendors for significant or extended periods (up to 25%).
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs unassisted.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time.
• Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:    
Level I: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year    
Level II: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year    
    
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 in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

MATERIALS ENGINEER, METALS (STARSHIP)

Our Starship Materials Engineering team is serving as experts in various material disciplines to the broader company and working on making the best rockets and spacecraft in the world. As a member of this team you will constantly improve the materials and processes used to make these structures and components. This role will primarily be supporting component level hardware including, but not limited to control devices and mechanisms that drive critical capabilities on Starship/Super Heavy - from regulators and butterfly valves to flap/fin actuators. We design, manufacture, and test valves, regulators, and actuators for maximum reliability in extreme environments, compatibility with various fluids, temperatures ranging from 80 to 800K, and pressures beyond 800 bar.

Special processing of metals including, but not limited to, plate/bar/sheet processing, casting, forging, coatings, and heat treating and expected to make an impact on the design, analysis, and manufacturing of components and mechanisms that spans across all our Starship vehicles. If your goal is to make an impact on the cutting edge of propulsion control devices, materials, and manufacturing technologies, this is the role for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, and deploy materials and process direction for propulsion, mechanism, and valve system designs and manufacturing
• Increase reliability of internal design’s manufacturing processes through material and process selection, analysis, development, and test
• Develop physical, mechanical, and thermal properties for materials
• Improve our special processes and materials through characterization and development
• Work directly with component design build and test engineering, design reliability, and production teams on a daily basis
• Perform root cause investigations using fractography, metallography, and testing
• Provide technical reviews and advising for design efforts specifically related to drawings, specifications, and material requirements
• Collaborate with other engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve complex material and processing challenges on our current and next generation vehicles

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in materials engineering or other engineering discipline with emphasis on materials
• 2+ years of professional work experience in a materials engineering related role
• Experience and expertise with multiple of the following manufacturing methods: tribological coatings (conversion, inorganic, dry-film lubricants), sheet/plate metal processing, casting, forging, brazing, welding, and heat treating

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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
• Understanding of non-destructive test methods for fracture and fatigue control
• Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements, perform associated required tasks, and complete required documentation per SpaceX specifications and other external specification such as NASA, OSHA, ASTM, NACE, ASME, AWS, ASM, etc.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones
• Up to 10% domestic travel is expected

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:    
Level I: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year    
Level II: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year    
    
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.

SR. MATERIALS ENGINEER, SILICON WAFER ENGINEERING (STARLINK)

Starlink, our revolutionary satellite constellation, will deliver low-latency broadband internet worldwide. We are committed to offering access to high-speed internet to customers and are looking for a Materials Engineer to utilize their knowledge, experience, and creativity to solve materials and processing challenges in silicon wafer production for Starlink solar cells. You will serve as the technical owner for wafer quality and production readiness, ensuring materials and processes meet space-grade performance and reliability requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead initial equipment selection and commissioning for wafer slicing, cleaning, degumming, and inspection, defining operational standards.
• Collaborate closely with solar engineering, reliability, production, and supply chain teams to translate mission requirements into wafer specifications.
• Own the initial development and qualification of wafer processes (ingot cropping, slicing, cleaning, degumming, surface conditioning), ensuring low-defect, high-reliability wafers.
• Qualify supplier materials (slurries, wires, adhesives, wet process chemicals) to ensure contamination-free wafers.
• Define environmental controls, metrology tools, and inspection strategies to maintain high-quality wafer standards.
• Correlate metrology data to device performance and reliability, establishing acceptance criteria.
• Drive defect reduction through root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous process optimization.
• Support capacity expansion and factory layout decisions to facilitate high-volume wafer manufacturing.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in materials science or chemical engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor wafer manufacturing or semiconductor processing.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree or PhD in materials science, chemical engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on work experience in silicon wafer manufacturing (photovoltaics or compound semiconductor sectors preferred).
• Strong foundation in silicon materials science, semiconductor defect mechanisms, surface chemistry, stress and fracture mechanics.
• In-depth knowledge of silicon ingot slicing and cleaning processes, consumables, and equipment.
• Experience commissioning and qualifying semiconductor manufacturing or inspection equipment.
• Experience with analyzing contamination (metallic, organic, and particulate), crystal damage (microcracks, chips), and their impact on wafer optical and electrical properties.
• Operational and analytical proficiency with wafer bulk and surface characterization equipment, including ICP-MS, TXRF, SIMS, FTIR, GC-MS, SEM, resistivity mapping, and minority carrier lifetime testing (PL).
• Demonstrated success scaling processes from R&D to high-volume manufacturing in a rapidly growing, fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of statistical process control (SPC), DOE, and data-driven yield analysis.
• Proven cross-functional leadership skills, with experience aligning diverse teams to achieve shared technology goals.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% time.
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise.
• Comfort occasionally working in tight or confined spaces.

MATERIALS ENGINEER, POLYMERS

SpaceX plans to revolutionize the launch market through the use of cutting-edge technologies which drive down cost and increase accessibility. Rapid and efficient reusability of a launch vehicle that experiences the most extreme of environments requires novel material systems to solve these difficult challenges. The Materials Engineer in this role will be hands-on tackling implementation and troubleshooting of polymer material systems on the world's most powerful launch vehicle ever developed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own implementation and scale-up of novel polymer material systems used on Starship hardware
• Provide guidance to engineering and production teams on materials selection, testing and analysis of adhesives, sealants, coatings, and other non-metallic materials
• Generate and maintain design for manufacturing requirements for these materials and their application processes used to build Starship
• Coordinate and execute qualification testing of polymer material systems
• Support root cause failure investigations as a subject matter expert for adhesive/rubber/plastic failure mechanisms
• Partner with engineering and production teams to generate ideas for material and process improvements on current and next-generation vehicles 
• Develop and maintain application process specifications for these materials

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in materials science, materials engineering, polymer science, chemistry, physics, or other engineering discipline
• Experience with characterizing, testing, and evaluating the performance of plastics, elastomers and adhesives

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree or PhD in materials science, materials engineering, polymer science, chemistry, physics, or other related engineering fields
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills with enthusiasm for the team’s spirit of innovation in cutting-edge technology
• Experience in polymer characterization techniques and equipment, including SEM-EDS, FTIR, DSC, TGA, LFA, DMA, TMA, rheometry, optical microscopy, mechanical property testing
• Familiarity with industry specifications for adhesives, sealants, coatings, structural plastics, and other non-metallic materials
• Demonstrated track record of success in a fast-paced and highly competitive environment
• Strong ability to work autonomously, communicate well and have extreme ownership for areas of responsibility
• Diverse knowledge of aerospace quality polymeric / elastomeric materials and their processing
• Broad understanding of failure modes in polymer materials
• Experience with technical review of polymer processing and understanding interaction between process variables and resultant material performance

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to travel to other SpaceX sites and/or vendors for significant/extended periods of time (up to 25%)
• Ability to lift up to 30 Ibs unassisted
• Standing/walking for long periods of time
• Willingness to work long hours and weekends as necessary to accommodate manufacturing and test campaigns

MATERIALS ENGINEER, PROPULSION MATERIALS

Our propulsion materials engineering team is serving as experts in various materials disciplines to the broader company and working on making the best rocket engines in the world. As a member of this team you will constantly improve the materials and processes used to make the engines. This role will primarily be supporting additive manufacturing of metals but will be expected to make an impact on the design, analysis, and manufacturing of an entire engine system that spans across all of our vehicles including Starship and Falcon. If your goal is to make an impact on the cutting edge of propulsion, materials, and manufacturing technologies, this is the role for you. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Provide materials and process support for propulsion system designs and manufacturing 
• Increase reliability of internal designs manufacturing processes through material and process development 
• Develop physical, mechanical, and thermal properties for materials 
• Improve our additive processes and materials through characterization and development 
• Work directly with our additive engineering and manufacturing teams on a daily basis 
• Perform root cause investigations using fractography, metallography, and testing 
• Provide technical reviews and advising for design efforts specifically related to drawings, specifications, and material requirements 
• Collaborate with other engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve complex material and processing challenges on our current and next generation vehicles 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in materials engineering or other engineering discipline with emphasis on materials 
• 2+ years of professional work experience in a materials engineering related role 
• Experience with one or more of the following manufacturing methods: additive (laser powder bed fusion), casting, forging, brazing, heat treating 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Master's degree or PhD in materials engineering or related field  
• Understanding of mechanical testing methods for metals including fracture and fatigue 
• Familiarity with standard testing methods for materials and development of design allowables 
• Experience with failure analysis and fractography including characterization techniques such as Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and metallographic analysis 
• Knowledge of aerospace metals including nickel-based alloys, stainless steels, aluminum alloys, and titanium alloys 
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment 
• Understanding of non-destructive test methods for fracture control 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones 
• Up to 10% domestic travel is expected 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 

Pay range:    
Level I: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year    
Level II: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year    

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.

SR. MATERIALS ENGINEER, BLADES AND VANES FOUNDRY

SpaceX continues to revolutionize the launch industry by combining advanced technological developments with pragmatic and lean manufacturing. This is especially important for the future of rapid and high-volume Starship flight, where power generation is crucial. As a member of the Materials Engineering team, you will own solving complex materials challenges in a rapidly innovating environment. You will interact closely with foundry engineering and operations teams, and have direct impact on producing Ni-superalloy castings for power generation, ultimately ushering in the next era of revolutionary spaceflight.  

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Accelerate progress on development and production of SX (single crystal), DS (directionally solidified), and EQ (equiax) casted components for gas turbines 
• Develop, qualify and troubleshoot metal casting processes used in production 
• Execute failure analysis of casted components as a result of process fallout and/or in-service failures, working in tandem with design and process engineers to drive yield higher 
• Perform root cause investigations using fractography, metallography, and characterization techniques 
• Provide technical review and advising for design efforts as it relates to material alloy and form selection, tooling, and material and process specifications 
• Drive property development and qualification test plan design and execution and of castings and foundry processes 
• Responsible for coordinating with various engineering teams, supply chain, vendors, operations, technicians, and senior leadership on a consistent basis to stay aligned on product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost requirements 
• Drive improvements to design via feedback on manufacturability, performance, efficiency, and product life to optimize business needs 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor’s degree in material science, materials engineering, weld engineering, metallurgical engineering, or other engineering discipline  
• 5+ years of professional experience working in metal casting technologies 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:  

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in material science, materials engineering, weld engineering, metallurgical engineering, or equivalent engineering discipline  
• 5+ years of professional experience with SX or DS casting technologies using Ni-based superalloys   
• Experience working on casting blades and vanes for industrial gas turbines or aerospace enignes 
• 3+ years of experience with metallographic characterization techniques and equipment, such as SEM-EDS, optical microscopy, hardness testers, mechanical property testing, and/or spectroscopy techniques for composition or phase 
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills with enthusiasm for the team’s spirit of innovation in cutting-edge technology  
• Experience with technical review of material processes and a first principles understanding of how process variables impact material performance  
• Demonstrated track record of success in a rapidly growing, fast-paced and highly competitive environment  
• Personality and drive to execute in a scrappy entrepreneurial environment that operates under tight timelines and aggressive schedules  
• Hands-on experience in a high-production manufacturing environment  
• Effective written and interpersonal communication skills  

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Willingness to travel to other SpaceX sites and/or vendors (up to 15%) 
• Ability to lift up to 30 Ibs unassisted 
• Standing/walking for long periods of time 
• Willingness to work long hours and weekends as necessary to accommodate manufacturing and test campaigns 

SR. MATERIALS ENGINEER, METALS (STARSHIP)

Our Starship Materials Engineering team is serving as experts in various material disciplines to the broader company and working on making the best rockets and spacecraft in the world. As a member of this team you will constantly improve the materials and processes used to make these structures and components. This role will primarily be supporting component level hardware including, but not limited to control devices and mechanisms that drive critical capabilities on Starship/Super Heavy - from regulators and butterfly valves to flap/fin actuators. We design, manufacture, and test valves, regulators, and actuators for maximum reliability in extreme environments, compatibility with various fluids, temperatures ranging from 80 to 800K, and pressures beyond 800 bar.

Special processing of metals including, but not limited to, plate/bar/sheet processing, casting, forging, coatings, and heat treating and expected to make an impact on the design, analysis, and manufacturing of components and mechanisms that spans across all our Starship vehicles. If your goal is to make an impact on the cutting edge of propulsion control devices, materials, and manufacturing technologies, this is the role for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, and deploy materials and process direction for propulsion, mechanism, and valve system designs and manufacturing
• Increase reliability of internal design’s manufacturing processes through material and process selection, analysis, development, and test
• Develop physical, mechanical, and thermal properties for materials
• Improve our special processes and materials through characterization and development
• Work directly with component design build and test engineering, design reliability, and production teams on a daily basis
• Perform root cause investigations using fractography, metallography, and testing
• Provide technical reviews and advising for design efforts specifically related to drawings, specifications, and material requirements
• Collaborate with other engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve complex material and processing challenges on our current and next generation vehicles

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in materials engineering or other engineering discipline with emphasis on materials
• 5+ years of professional work experience in a materials engineering related role
• Experience and expertise with multiple of the following manufacturing methods: tribological coatings (conversion, inorganic, dry-film lubricants), sheet/plate metal processing, casting, forging, brazing, welding, and heat treating

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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
• Understanding of non-destructive test methods for fracture and fatigue control
• Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements, perform associated required tasks, and complete required documentation per SpaceX specifications and other external specification such as NASA, OSHA, ASTM, NACE, ASME, AWS, ASM, etc.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones
• Up to 10% domestic travel is expected

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:    
Sr. Materials Engineer: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00/per year    

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.

SR. MATERIALS ENGINEER, SILICON CRYSTAL GROWTH (STARLINK)

Starlink, our revolutionary satellite constellation, will deliver low-latency broadband internet worldwide. We are committed to offering access to high-speed internet to customers and are looking for a Materials Engineer to utilize their knowledge, experience, and creativity to solve materials and processing challenges in silicon crystal growth and wafer production for Starlink solar cells.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own the full lifecycle of equipment specification, validation, and process development for silicon ingot and wafer production.
• Specify and implement in-process and off-line metrology tools for quality control.
• Develop silicon ingot and wafer quality specifications; conduct testing and performance evaluation to ensure specifications are met.
• Lead root cause failure investigations to resolve process issues.
• Push material and crystal growth process limits to enable higher PV efficiency.
• Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to drive scale-up plans from R&D to production of silicon ingots and wafers.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in materials science, chemical engineering, or a STEM field.
• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor crystal growth manufacturing, research, or characterization.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree or PhD in materials science, chemical engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of professional work experience (photovoltaics, semiconductor, or crystal growth sectors preferred).
• Expertise in CZ crystal growth fundamentals, including thermal management, impurity control, and defect mitigation.
• In-depth knowledge of polysilicon feedstock, dopants, crucible materials, and their impact on ingot quality and yield.
• Proficiency in silicon ingot/wafer characterization techniques and equipment, including ICP-MS, GDMS, XRT, SEM/TEM, FTIR, resistivity mapping, and minority carrier lifetime testing (PL).
• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), and manufacturing metrics (e.g., CPK, yield, OEE) in production environments.
• Demonstrated track record in developing new processes, improving efficiencies (e.g., pull rates, purity >9N), and successfully transferring to production in a rapidly growing, fast-paced environment.
• Proven cross-functional leadership skills, with experience aligning diverse teams to achieve shared technology goals.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% time.
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise.
• Comfort occasionally working in tight or confined spaces.

• Assist in the development of new formulations of cement-based 3D-printable materials and optimize the performance of existing formulations and mix designs.
• Execute testing programs focused on the performance evaluation of 3D-printed materials and structures.
• Participate in full-scale material testing campaigns and collaborate with other teams on their successful execution.
• Troubleshoot material performance in ICON’s Vulcan and Magma systems and provide feedback to the technology teams on possible solutions and performance improvements.
• Support the development of ICON’s projects (development, design, construction, post-construction).
• Generate test reports and presentations to effectively communicate material performance across various ICON teams.
• Assist with the development of R&D initiatives, programs, and proposals.
• Participate in the development of one-off test methods and adapt standardized testing procedures to 3D-printed applications.
• Provide support and training to laboratory personnel.
• Must be willing to perform a wide range of tasks on a daily basis in both office and laboratory/field environments.

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or Material Science (with a focus on cement-based materials), or Master’s with 3+ years of industry experience, or BS in Civil Engineering /Material Science Engineering with 5+ years of industry experience.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of concrete and cement-based materials science and technology.
• Experience in the evaluation of cement-based materials using standardized (ASTM, EN, ISO) and one-off test methods and procedures.
• Experience in the development, optimization, and performance troubleshooting of concrete mixtures and/or other cement-based products (grouts, dry mortars, etc.)
• Sound understanding of concrete structural performance.
• Experience in the development of concrete specifications.
• A quick learner capable of understanding the operational aspects of hardware, electrical, controls, and software systems utilized by the company.
• Experience in analyzing large data sets and the ability to draw data-driven conclusions.
• Exceptional technical and problem-solving skills and reasoning ability.
• Ability to prioritize and stay cool in a dynamic start-up environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• This position may require travel up to up 30%.

• Previous start-up experience, and/or a resourceful, innovative nature with an ability to streamline or develop efficient processes.
• An engineer in nature, eager to learn various aspects of the large-scale 3D printing process (hardware, control, and software systems, architecture, and design).
• A skilled user and/or ability to quickly learn how to use various software tools for data analysis, data acquisition, and cement-based materials performance modeling.

Thanks for your interest in Oklo!  We are searching for a Materials Engineer to join our engineering team.

Position Description

At Oklo, we are building advanced nuclear systems that require thoughtful, fast, and defensible materials decisions across a wide range of environments - from sodium-compatible seals to structural components exposed to high-radiation environments.

We are seeking an experienced materials engineer to own and drive the material selection process across Oklo’s reactor systems, ensuring decisions are made efficiently, consistently, and with strong technical and regulatory grounding.

This role is a high-impact individual contributor position that sits at the intersection of design engineering, materials science, and regulatory engineering. You will serve as a technical authority and decision-maker for material selection, while also building and maintaining the systems that allow these decisions to scale across the organization.

Specific responsibilities may include:

• Own and implement Oklo’s materials selection and governance process, ensuring fast, safe, and standardized decision-making across reactor systems

• Contribute to and help evolve Oklo’s preferred materials database and related tools, ensuring material knowledge is captured, structured, and accessible over time

• Serve as a technical authority for material selection by:

  • Developing and communicating recommendations for new material use

  • Reviewing deviations from preferred materials and advising on risks and tradeoffs

  • Guiding teams toward proven, scalable, and defensible solutions

• Evaluate new materials using structured engineering approaches, including:

  • Assessing behavior under relevant operating conditions

  • Identifying key degradation mechanisms and associated risks

  • Leveraging available data and engineering judgment to inform recommendations

• Collaborate cross-functionally to support design decisions and ensure alignment with engineering, safety, and regulatory considerations

• Support regulatory and licensing efforts by ensuring material selections are technically justified and defensible

• Identify material knowledge gaps and inform testing or analysis needs

Experience Level:

Minimum of 5 years of experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in materials science, nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field

• 5+ years of experience in materials engineering, with a focus on material selection, evaluation, or qualification

• Demonstrated experience applying engineering judgment to support material selection decisions in complex or high-consequence systems

• Strong understanding of material behavior in demanding environments (e.g., high temperature, corrosive environments, radiation, or similar)

• Familiarity with common material degradation mechanisms (e.g., corrosion, creep, embrittlement, fatigue)

• Experience working cross-functionally to support engineering design decisions

• Ability to clearly communicate technical recommendations, including assumptions, risks, and tradeoffs

• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to document technical rationale in a clear and structured manner

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience in nuclear, aerospace, energy, or other high-reliability industries

• Familiarity with nuclear materials considerations, including radiation effects, sodium environments, or high-temperature systems

• Experience supporting or interfacing with regulatory or licensing activities

• Familiarity with ASME codes, material standards, or qualification frameworks

• Experience developing or applying structured approaches to material selection across multiple systems or projects

• Background in material testing, characterization, or analysis

• Experience interpreting and applying data from literature, test programs, or material databases

• Experience contributing to or working with engineering databases or knowledge management systems

• Exposure to design for manufacturability and material supply considerations

• Coding or data analysis experience (e.g., Python or similar tools)

Competencies

We are looking for a Materials Engineer that is:

• Passionate about clean energy 

• Comfortable acting as a technical authority, providing clear recommendations and guiding material selection decisions across a range of applications

• Able to balance engineering rigor with speed, making sound decisions with incomplete information while clearly communicating assumptions and risks

• Skilled at applying first-principles thinking to evaluate material behavior in complex environments

• Experienced in identifying material degradation mechanisms and understanding their impact on system performance and lifetime

• A systems thinker who can build and improve processes that scale material selection across teams, rather than solving one-off problems

• An effective collaborator who can work across disciplines to support design decisions without becoming a bottleneck

• A strong communicator, capable of translating complex material behavior into clear, actionable guidance for engineers and stakeholders

• Detail-oriented, with a focus on consistency, traceability, and defensibility in engineering decisions

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, highly iterative environment where priorities may evolve quickly

• Motivated to enable teams and improve how engineering decisions are made across the organization

Who you are:

A startup person: You aren't driven by titles or hierarchy, and prefer efficiency to excess process. You don't need or expect to have a lot of guidance but you enjoy working in a fast-paced team. If you prefer the culture and feel of a large organization, that is great, but you likely won’t enjoy working with us! There is plenty of important work and plenty of good opportunities with organizations like that.

Motivated: You are self-motivated. You bring an enthusiasm to the team, and imbue a sense of passion that goes beyond clocking in and clocking out. This isn’t about a fake or arbitrary “pieces of flair” mentality or lack of work-life balance! It is about being a part of the vision and feeling a part of reaching team goals.

A team-player: Oklo genuinely is a team. We aren’t about taking credit for ourselves, and we aren’t about pushing blame to others. We do incredible things because we work as a team.

An excellent communicator: We need a person who is not only technically competent but also a clear and upbeat communicator.

Creative: Being creative means that when things fall outside clear scopes or processes or problems arise without clear solutions, you are able to identify it as well as invent ways to solve a problem or fill a need without micromanagement. The successful person in this job will not only be creative, but also enjoy being creative and solving open-ended problems which may change day-by-day.

Detail-oriented: This focus is a big part of excellence, consistency, and quality. Excellent grammar and spelling matter for both good communication as well as the image of the company that we put forward.

About Oklo travel requirements:

Oklo requires remote employees to travel to headquarters (Santa Clara, CA) twice a quarter annually, based on business or team needs, including attendance at team meetings, off-sites, and other company events or gatherings. For the first two weeks of onboarding, employees are required to be in person at headquarters in Santa Clara, CA.

About Oklo compensation: $120,000-$175,000

Oklo offers flexible time off, equity, competitive pay, 401k, health insurance, FSA, flexible work hours, and other benefits.

We are looking to fill this position immediately!

About Oklo Inc.: Oklo Inc. is developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale; establishing a domestic supply chain for critical radioisotopes; and advancing nuclear fuel recycling to convert nuclear waste into clean energy. Oklo was the first to receive a site use permit from the U.S. Department of Energy for a commercial advanced fission plant, was awarded fuel material from Idaho National Laboratory, and submitted the first custom combined license application for an advanced reactor to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Oklo is also developing advanced fuel recycling technologies in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. National Laboratories.

#CHOP: Oklo’s Values
Collaboration: We go further, together. We bring diverse perspectives, listen actively, and build trust through transparency and respect. We work across disciplines, sharing ownership to turn complex challenges into shared successes.
Humility: We are team players who act for the good of the company and for the world. We are focused on our mission, not personal recognition.
Ownership: We take pride in what we do and how we do it. We are proactive in finding solutions and see tasks through  to completion. We are committed to delivering on our promises to provide clean, reliable, and affordable energy.
Pathfinding: We chart new ground where no path exists by approaching challenges with curiosity, courage, and creativity while navigating ambiguity.