Senior TPS Mechanical Engineer Hypersonic Re-entry Hardware

EVONA; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; 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 take TPS components from requirements through delivery, coordinating with aerothermal, design, materials and test teams.

The role serves as the TPS subject‑matter expert, shaping new products and leading the technical side of proposals as the defence portfolio grows. Requires 4+ years TPS experience and ability to obtain active clearance.

Qualifications

• Four+ years designing and owning TPS components or assemblies.
• Broad TPS materials knowledge: thermal blankets, ablative carbon composites, ceramics, cryogenic insulation.
• Full lifecycle design: concept to manufacturing, including 3D CAD, drawing release, GD&T.
• Strong foundations in structural mechanics, materials science, thermodynamics, heat transfer and ablation.
• Proven track record delivering hardware on accelerated schedules.
• Clear, cross-disciplinary communication.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Own TPS components and subassemblies end to end, from initial requirements through to final hardware delivery.
• Lead material trade studies balancing thermal survivability, structural integrity, and manufacturing realities for hypersonic regimes.
• Translate heat flux and aero loads into robust mechanical designs with colleagues from aero, materials and test.
• Develop detailed CAD drawings and ICDs; coordinate with manufacturing to ensure parts meet specifications.
• Support test campaigns such as arc-jet testing and iterate designs from results.
• Act as TPS subject matter expert, staying updated with current and next‑gen technologies.
• Lead technical sections of proposals and new product development for defence growth.

Skills

TPS design

3D CAD

Structural mechanics

Materials science

Ablation

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 take TPS components from requirements through delivery, coordinating with aerothermal, design, materials and test teams.

The role serves as the TPS subject‑matter expert, shaping new products and leading the technical side of proposals as the defence portfolio grows. Requires 4+ years TPS experience and ability to obtain active clearance.