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SpaceX · 2 months ago

Thermal Development Technician (Starship) - Temporary

Starbase, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

SpaceX is actively developing technologies for space exploration with the goal of enabling human life on Mars. The Thermal Development Technician will work on the Thermal Protection Systems team, focusing on the fabrication and processing of materials necessary for the heat shields of next-generation rockets and spacecraft.

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 (candidate must be comfortable working with these types of ceramic materials)

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

Basic fabrication, surface preparation for 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 for drawing symbols, flag notes, and general notes

Assist in the maintenance and repair of production machinery

Qualification

Thermal Protection SystemsCeramic materials handlingPrecision measuring instrumentsRobotic automationProgrammable Logic ControlMicrosoft OfficeBasic mathematical conceptsHand tools proficiencySurface preparationProduct inspection

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Experience with various types of hand tools or hand-held power tools

Candidate must be comfortable working with ceramic materials

Ability to work one of the following shifts: Monday- Friday (6:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.) or Monday -Friday (6:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.)

Stand: Up to 10 hours per day

Sit: Up to 1 hour per day

Push/Pull: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day

Overhead reach: Up to 6 hours per day

Walk: Up to 6 hours per day

Lift/Carry: Up to 25lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day

Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 6 hours per day

Kneel/Crouch: Up to 6 hours per day

Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day

Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees Up to 1 hour per day

Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), using an air purifying respirator, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description

Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review

Preferred

Ability to use precision measuring instruments (calipers, height gauge, depth mic)

Ability to operate personnel platforms (boom lifts, scissor lifts, etc.)

Ability to perform work according to procedures and specifications

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

Proficient/experienced to accurately measure and mix using scales 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)

Experience operating and maintaining Kuka or other 6-axis robots

Experience in using Simantic or other HMIs

Basic understanding of stud arc welding

Basic understanding of robotic automation

Experience working with Programmable Logic Control (PLC) in an automation setting