Materials R&D Technician (Starlink)

📋 Description

• Maintain safe, clean lab operations; enforce safety protocols and 5S.
• Operate and calibrate characterization equipment (DSC, TGA, rheometers, FTIR, SEM/EDS).
• Perform sample prep and testing with traceability.
• Review data, provide initial interpretation, escalate off-nominal results.
• Develop, write, and maintain SOPs for lab processes and equipment.
• Manage daily lab workload to meet program priorities and drive improvements.

🎯 Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• 2+ years hands-on materials testing or characterization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years in materials processing or characterization, with sample prep and contamination control.
• Experience operating DSC, TGA, rheometers, SEM/EDS, microscopy.
• Experience in production-support or high-volume testing.
• Ability to write clear SOPs and follow complex procedures with high attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with engineers and cross-functional teams.

🎁 Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage; 401(k) plan; disability and life insurance.
• Paid parental leave; sick time; vacation and holidays.
• Stock incentives and Employee Stock Purchase Plan; discretionary bonuses.
• Shuttle service from select Seattle areas to SpaceX Redmond office.