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SpaceX · 1 day ago

Sr. Thermal Protection Engineer

Cape Canaveral, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

SpaceX 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. The Sr. Thermal Protection Engineer will develop and optimize low density alumina-silica refractory insulators, working on designing, testing, and analyzing materials for the next generation Starship spacecraft.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and execute experiments, procedures and tests on developmental components

Design and develop thermal protection hardware to enable and optimize vehicle’s heatshield on material properties and cost reduction

Operate and use ceramic and chemical lab tools and equipment

Work with process engineers to develop scalable production solution

Collaborate with engineering staff from other departments and highly skilled technicians on a daily basis

Manage and track multiple priorities while maintaining a focus on common project goals

Qualification

High-temperature ceramicsMaterial systems developmentThermal protection systemsCAD softwareData acquisitionProblem solvingTeam collaborationAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in materials science, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline

5+ years of professional experience in high-temperature ceramic or technical glass

Experience with development of material systems from ideation to final product

Ability to pass Space Force background check for Cape Canaveral

Occasional travel may be required

Willingness to work outdoors

50 hour work weeks are typical, schedule varies depending on site operational needs, flexibility required

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

Master's degree in an engineering discipline

Experience working directly with system, design, and analysis engineers

Familiarity with hypersonic, spaceflight, or re-entry operating environments, including material degradation mechanisms and failure modes

Familiarity with TPS state-of-the-art and system level design

Hands-on experience with TPS material, technologies and manufacturing

Experience working on spacecraft or launch vehicles

Experience in writing test plans and test procedures

Experience interacting with CAD software and large CAD models

Experience with data acquisition setup and field measurements

Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills, with acute attention to detail

Ability to rapidly change roles and responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

Ability to work well in a team environment and communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of people

Overall mental fitness with the ability to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment requiring prolonged mental concentration (under possible extended work hours)