Heat Shield Thermal Technician — Starship (Multi-Shift)

SpaceX; Florida; In loco; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

SpaceX is seeking a Thermal Development Technician, Heat Shield (Starship) to join the TPS team at Cape Canaveral. You will process and manufacture ceramic fibers, tiles, and coatings for next-generation heat shields and help ensure performance under extreme reentry conditions.

This role offers multiple shifts with day or night options, requires a high school diploma and 1+ year in production or manufacturing, and may involve travel up to 10%.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• 1+ year of experience in production or manufacturing.
• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral.

Mansioni

• Process and manufacture ceramic fibers, filaments, and powders for next-tier products.
• Fabricate ceramic billets, tiles, thermal gap fillers, coatings, and other TPS components.
• Prepare laminate fabrication, surface prep, and vacuum bagging; check seals on bagged parts for leaks; perform curing.
• Document processes precisely to enable replication of steps in material processing.
• Perform product inspection and rework as required.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings with symbols and notes.
• Assist in maintenance and repair of production machinery.

Conoscenze

Composite tooling

Mechanical testing (Instron)

Measurement with scales

Sealants/adhesives application

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalency

Strumenti

Ovens

High-temperature kilns

Vacuum bagging equipment

Surface preparation tools

Descrizione del lavoro

SpaceX is seeking a Thermal Development Technician, Heat Shield (Starship) to join the TPS team at Cape Canaveral. You will process and manufacture ceramic fibers, tiles, and coatings for next-generation heat shields and help ensure performance under extreme reentry conditions.

This role offers multiple shifts with day or night options, requires a high school diploma and 1+ year in production or manufacturing, and may involve travel up to 10%.