Thermal Protection Engineer

About this role

The Thermal Protection Engineer role at SpaceX involves developing and optimizing refractory insulators for spacecraft, contributing to the Starship program aimed at human interplanetary travel. This position requires collaboration with various engineering teams and focuses on enhancing spacecraft reusability and performance.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute experiments on components
• Design thermal protection hardware and optimize heatshields
• Operate ceramic and chemical lab tools
• Collaborate with other engineering departments
• Manage multiple priorities and project goals
• Work with process engineers to create scalable solutions

What they're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field
• 1+ years experience in high-temperature ceramics
• Problem solving and critical thinking
• Experience with material systems development
• Familiarity with spaceflight environments
• Hands-on experience with TPS materials
• Communication in team settings
• Ability to work in high-stress conditions

Benefits

• Opportunity for career growth in aerospace
• Work on cutting-edge space technology
• Collaborate with expert engineers
• Impactful role in human space exploration
• Dynamic work environment with flexible schedules
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