Hypersonic TPS Engineer — End-to-End Design & Testing

Canopy Ad; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid health insurance

401(k) company match

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Canopy A&D in Irvine, CA seeks a design engineer to own TPS components from concept to flight‑tested hardware. You will develop robust mechanical designs, CAD drawings, and GD&T, and collaborate with aerothermal, design, materials, and test teams.

Requirements include 2+ years designing TPS systems, a strong base in structures and materials, and the ability to meet tight schedules. U.S. security eligibility is preferred, with potential for future clearance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years designing TPS components or assemblies
• Experience with high-enthalpy testing or flight hardware preferred
• Strong CAD, drawing release, and GD&T skills
• Solid understanding of structures, materials science, thermodynamics, and manufacturing
• Excellent written and verbal communication for interdisciplinary teams
• Active U.S. Security Clearance (Secret or higher) or eligibility preferred

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end TPS component design from concept through hardware delivery
• Develop detailed CAD, drawings, ICDs, and interface with manufacturing
• Translate heat flux and aero loads into robust mechanical designs
• Collaborate with aerothermal, materials, and test groups
• Support testing campaigns and data reduction to drive design iteration
• Contribute to proposals and new product development in TPS space

Skills

TPS design

CAD

GD&T

Structures

Materials science

Thermodynamics

Manufacturing

Communication

Education

Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering/Aerospace

Tools

CAD software

GD&T standards

Job description

Canopy A&D in Irvine, CA seeks a design engineer to own TPS components from concept to flight‑tested hardware. You will develop robust mechanical designs, CAD drawings, and GD&T, and collaborate with aerothermal, design, materials, and test teams.

Requirements include 2+ years designing TPS systems, a strong base in structures and materials, and the ability to meet tight schedules. U.S. security eligibility is preferred, with potential for future clearance.