Sr. Materials Engineer, Metals (Starlink) is open at SpaceX in Redmond, WA. The posting gives a salary of $135K - $220K. Posted on Sep 11, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Provide materials selection, characterization, qualification, and manufacturing process support for metallic and metal-joined (welded, brazed, soldered) hardware on Starlink satellites and ground infrastructure assemblies. Develop mechanical and physical properties of metallic alloys and joints for the design community, including data, allowables, and process recommendations. Perform root cause investigations and…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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