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Thermal Development Technician (Starship)

SpaceX· Thermal Hardware Production
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Cape Canaveral, FLfull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Thermal Protection Systems engineer focused role to develop and manufacture heat shields for Starship, including ceramic materials, tiles, coatings, and related processing, inspection, and support of production equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Process 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

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 1+ year of experience with production or manufacturing assembly or industrial operations

Skills

Required:Ceramic processing and materials handlingEngineering drawing interpretationVacuum bagging and laminate processingProduct inspection and rework
Nice to have:Production equipment maintenance
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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