Materials Engineer, Polymer Development
SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA
Posted 29 days ago · $100,000.00 - $130,000.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 29 days SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 52% of SpaceX's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
- high 1459 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
- Hiring momentum
- 3062 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.
About this role
The Materials Engineer in Polymer Development at SpaceX will lead the development of advanced polymeric materials for various hardware programs. This role involves collaborating with engineering teams to define material requirements, conducting experiments, and ensuring successful integration of new materials into production. The engineer will also be responsible for troubleshooting material issues and mentoring project specialists throughout the development process.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceX as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science and Engineering
- 2+ years of professional experience in polymeric material formulation, chemical synthesis, polymer chemistry or a non-metallic materials engineering role
Nice to have
- Master’s degree or PhD in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science and Engineering or a related discipline
- Deep understanding of organic and polymer chemistries
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with clear schedules and deliverables
- Strong engineering judgment and self-motivation with a track record of driving projects independently
- Experience in R&D pertaining to non-metallic materials (adhesives, paints, coatings, seals, emulsions, etc)
What you get
- Pay Range: Level 1: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00; Level 2: $115,000.00 - $160,000.00
- Eligibility for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Worth weighing
- No specific details on the current technologies or materials being used
- The role requires strong technical ownership and cross-functional collaboration, which may imply a demanding work environment
- The position involves mentoring, which may require additional interpersonal skills and experience
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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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