Materials Engineer for Satellites

The Sr. Materials Engineer for Satellites (Starlink) will lead the development and implementation of new coating technologies tailored for Starlink satellites, ensuring high-performance surfaces suitable for space environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion new coating technologies from concept to production.
• Apply coating science fundamentals to develop high-performance space surfaces.
• Lead space environment testing and reliability validation including TVAC, AO, radiation, and UV tests.
• Solve complex problems using first principles and iterate rapidly.
• Conduct root-cause investigations and link findings to system performance.
• Provide material selection input during hardware design reviews.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science/Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in electronic materials, polymers, and space survivable coatings.
• Master's or PhD in relevant fields is preferred.
• Strong expertise in space materials, coatings, polymers, and electronic materials.
• Hands-on experience with characterization techniques such as SEM-EDS, FTIR, DSC, TGA, and optical spectroscopy.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%, lift up to 30 lbs, and work long hours.