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United States Digital Space LLC lists this Principal Materials Engineer, Polymers (Starlink) opportunity in bastrop, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
the company was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.
PRINCIPAL 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
10+ 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
Diverse knowledge of polymeric and elastomeric materials and their processing
Knowledge of polymer additives, fillers, and reinforcements, and their impact on polymer processing
Strong background in polymer characterization techniques and equipment, including SEM-EDS, FTIR, DSC, TGA, LFA, rheometry, optical microscopy, hardness testers, and mechanical property testing
Expert understanding of failure modes in polymeric materials
Experience with developing new processes, improvingefficienciesand successfully transferring to production
Development of new testing techniques and custom test jigs
Demonstratedtrack recordof 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
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion,
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Worksite address
bastrop, TX, 78602, US
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