Starship Heatshield Engineer: Thermal Protection Systems

United States Digital Space LLC; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for Starship’s Heatshield at Starbase, Texas. The role involves developing and qualifying thermal protection solutions, collaborating across various engineering disciplines, and troubleshooting post-flight conditions.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering fields and at least 1 year of experience. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in challenging thermal environments and are encouraged to apply, as the company values diversity and offers equal opportunities to all.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of engineering experience designing, analyzing, or building mechanical or thermal systems.
• Experience with challenging thermal environments such as rockets or reentry vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and qualify new thermal protection system solutions.
• Own the outcome and set up end-to-end solutions for thermal challenges.
• Analyze and troubleshoot post-flight conditions on vehicle heatshields.

Skills

Thermal protection systems

Mechanical engineering

Aerospace engineering

Siemens NX

Thermal analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in material science, mechanical engineering, materials engineering, or aerospace engineering

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for Starship’s Heatshield at Starbase, Texas. The role involves developing and qualifying thermal protection solutions, collaborating across various engineering disciplines, and troubleshooting post-flight conditions.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering fields and at least 1 year of experience. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in challenging thermal environments and are encouraged to apply, as the company values diversity and offers equal opportunities to all.