Starship Thermal Hardware Engineer – Heat Shield

Future Ventures; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Thermal Hardware Engineer for the Starship Heat Shield team in Florida to design, build, and integrate high‑rate tile production systems. The role emphasizes CAD modeling, drawing creation, and vendor coordination to meet aggressive schedules.

You will work with automation and controls to develop robust manufacturing processes, and you may lead technicians in the field while traveling as needed. A strong background in engineering and hands‑on fabrication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials engineering, or manufacturing engineering.
• 1+ years of hands‑on build or design experience (internship, club, and competition team experience qualifies).

Responsibilities

• Engineer automated manufacturing systems utilizing in-depth knowledge of industrial mechanical and fluid systems.
• Model industrial mechanical assemblies, fluid routing, and assemblies using CAD software.
• Create and release detailed manufacturing drawings, schematics, and work instructions for build and fabrication.
• Specify and down‑select components, such as sensors, valves, pumps, machining hardware, and mechanisms, and provide detailed specifications for their purchase.
• Own and drive system integration and activation schedules meeting tight deadlines.
• Write procedures for system activation, manufacturing operations, and preventative maintenance.
• Support design, methodology, and implementation of control systems for heat shield material production.

Skills

CAD modeling

Statistical process control

Industrial controls

GD&T

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

SOLIDWORKS

P&ID drafting

SQL

Industrial PLCs

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Thermal Hardware Engineer for the Starship Heat Shield team in Florida to design, build, and integrate high‑rate tile production systems. The role emphasizes CAD modeling, drawing creation, and vendor coordination to meet aggressive schedules.

You will work with automation and controls to develop robust manufacturing processes, and you may lead technicians in the field while traveling as needed. A strong background in engineering and hands‑on fabrication is essential.