Senior Reflector Materials Engineer

At Reflect, you will be expected to move fast, have a lot of ownership and, most importantly, be able to effect change. If this excites you, we are interested in hearing about your best work and accomplishments across any domain and from any points in your life.

About the Role

As a Senior Reflector Materials Engineer, you'll shape the next generation of high-performance reflector technologies for our spacecraft. From pioneering thin-film coatings that maintain high reflectivity in low Earth orbit, to selecting lightweight composite substrates that can handle launch loads, you'll be the person who makes sure our reflectors deliver top performance in extreme conditions. Expect to engage in material characterization, testing, and close collaboration with mechanical and optical teams as you bring novel solutions from concept to flight.

Responsibilities

• Define and refine materials requirements for high-reflectivity structures (coatings, composites, films)
• Research and qualify cutting-edge materials that balance weight, reflectivity, and durability
• Work with design engineers to incorporate materials knowledge into CAD models and structural analyses
• Plan and execute testing campaigns, from coupon-level tests to full-scale prototypes
• Drive supplier relationships to secure high-quality materials and services
• Provide best practices for handling, processing, and integrating advanced materials in a production environment

Ideal Qualifications

• Deep expertise in materials science or chemical engineering, with a focus on advanced composites and/or thin films
• Hands-on experience with vacuum chamber testing, environmental qualification, or optical performance measurements
• Proven ability to select and validate materials for high-reliability, weight-sensitive applications
• Strong track record of collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams (mechanical, optical, thermal)
• Familiarity with spacecraft or satellite materials requirements is highly desirable

Even if you don't meet 100% of the above qualifications, we are likely still interested in hearing from you. Hiring exceptional individuals is our #1 priority, and we believe that exceptional people often have highly unusual backgrounds.

We are also interested in carving out unique roles for unconventional people that we are excited about working with.

Benefits

Reflect Orbital's success will hinge on our team, which is why our compensation and benefits plan is designed to reward our employees and support their families as generously as we're able.

• Broad choice of medical/dental/vision coverage, Reflect covers 100% of each base-policy
• Access to HSA, FSA, 401K, and commuter benefits
• Unlimited paid time off, two-weeks per year minimum mandatory use
• Healthy lunches provided daily

Equal Opportunity

Reflect Orbital is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Reflect Orbital is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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