Sr. Materials Engineer, Blades and Vanes R&D is open at SpaceX in Bastrop, TX. The posting gives no salary; similar roles in the United States advertise a median of $193K. Posted on Sep 17, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Conduct applied research on single crystal (SX), directionally solidified (DS), and equiaxed (EQ) cast components for gas turbines, focusing on the relationship between casting processes, material properties, and component performance. Investigate casting processes and process parameters to improve material quality, reliability, and manufacturability. These processes include core manufacturing, wax pattern…
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