Senior Mechanical Engineer - Thermal Protection Systems

EVONA; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

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Job summary

EVONA in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own TPS hardware for space, hypersonic and re-entry programs. You will lead end-to-end TPS components from requirements to delivered hardware, collaborating with aerothermal, design, materials and test teams. Open to candidates with 4+ years TPS experience and the ability to obtain an active security clearance; strong CAD and GD&T skills preferred.

Qualifications

• 4+ years designing and owning TPS components or assemblies (flight/high-enthalpy testing).
• Broad TPS materials knowledge: blankets, ablatives, ceramics, cryogenic insulation.
• Lifecycle design from concept to manufacturing; CAD, drawing release, GD&T.
• Strong foundation in structural mechanics, materials science, thermodynamics, heat transfer.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Own TPS components end to end from requirements to hardware delivery.
• Lead material trade studies balancing thermal survivability, strength and manufacturability for hypersonic regimes.
• Translate heat flux and aero loads into robust mechanical designs with cross-functional teams.
• Develop CAD, drawings, ICDs and ensure parts meet specifications on the shop floor.
• Support test campaigns (arc-jet) and iterate designs from results.
• Act as TPS subject matter expert; influence proposals and product development for defense.
• Collaborate with aerothermal, design, materials and test teams.

Skills

TPS design

Structural mechanics

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Ablation mechanics

Mechanical design

Clear communication

Tools

3D CAD

GD&T

Job description

EVONA in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own TPS hardware for space, hypersonic and re-entry programs. You will lead end-to-end TPS components from requirements to delivered hardware, collaborating with aerothermal, design, materials and test teams. Open to candidates with 4+ years TPS experience and the ability to obtain an active security clearance; strong CAD and GD&T skills preferred.