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SpaceX · 2 days ago

Thermal Development Technician, Heat Shield (Starship) - Multiple Shifts

Cape Canaveral, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

SpaceX is a company focused on enabling human life on Mars through innovative technologies. The Thermal Development Technician will work on the Thermal Protection Systems team, developing heat shields for rockets and spacecraft, and will engage in hands-on manufacturing and processing tasks.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Preprocess and manufacture ceramic fibers, filaments, and powders required for the fabrication of next-tier products

Fabricate ceramic refractory billets, ceramic tiles, thermal gap fillers, coatings, and other components required for a robust thermal protection system

Prepare basic laminate fabrication, surface preparation, and vacuum bagging; check seals on completed bagged parts for leaks, and perform vacuum bag processing, bonding, and oven curing

Document processes precisely to be able to replicate each step taken in the material processing

Perform product inspection and rework as required

Read and interpret engineering drawings with an understanding of drawing symbols, flag notes, and general notes

Assist in the maintenance and repair of production machinery

Qualification

Thermal protection systemsComposite tooling materialsMechanical testingProduction assembly experienceCuring equipment setupChemical handlingBasic math skillsMicrosoft Office proficiency

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

1+ year(s) of experience with production or manufacturing assembly or industrial operations

Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

Ability to work one of the following shifts: Day shift: 6:00am - 6:00pm alternating week schedule (3 days on 4 days off then 4 days on 3 days off rotating) or Night shift: 6:00pm - 6:00am alternating week schedule (3 days on 4 days off then 4 days on 3 days off rotating)

Flexibility in work schedule, supporting all shifts/overtime as necessary, to support business needs

Ability to wear and obtain certification in the wearing of an air respirator

Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. unassisted

Willing to travel to other sites to support critical business needs

Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching are generally required to perform the functions of this position

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

Preferred

Experience setting up assemblies and parts in various types of processing and curing equipment such as ovens and high temperature kilns to obtain desired set and cure

Experience with composite tooling materials

Skilled in mechanical testing (mainly Instron)

Proficient/experienced to accurately measure and mix using scales, beakers and various monitoring probes for the process of tile coatings, sealants and RTV applications

Comfortable working with solvents, ceramic precursors, inorganic acids and bases

Experience with thermal protection system (TPS) or phenolic impregnated carbon ablator (PICA)

Experience applying sealants, alodine, primer, adhesives, and special finishes

Good understanding of basic mathematical concepts

Fluent in the Office platform (Microsoft Word, and Excel)