Senior TPS Design Engineer – Hypersonic Thermal Protection

Inversion; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology company located in California is seeking a Senior TPS Design Engineer to design advanced thermal protection systems for their Arc vehicle. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of experience working with materials suitable for extreme temperatures. This role involves organizing testing, developing integration methods, and conducting analysis of heat shields, requiring onsite presence. Competitive salary is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with materials for extreme temperature environments.
• Experience in design and testing of thermal protection systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using CAD software like Siemens NX.

Responsibilities

• Design thermal protection systems for the Arc vehicle.
• Organize TPS materials development and qualification testing.
• Develop integration methods to reduce manufacturing time.
• Conduct analysis and design of flight heat shields.

Skills

Material Science

Materials Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Extreme temperature materials

Siemens NX or similar CAD software

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

A leading aerospace technology company located in California is seeking a Senior TPS Design Engineer to design advanced thermal protection systems for their Arc vehicle. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of experience working with materials suitable for extreme temperatures. This role involves organizing testing, developing integration methods, and conducting analysis of heat shields, requiring onsite presence. Competitive salary is offered based on experience.