Starship TPS Technician (Temporary)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Thermal Development Technician (Starship) for a temporary assignment in the U.S. The role focuses on manufacturing and assembling TPS components, including ceramic fibers, tiles and coatings, with hands-on work on the factory floor, lab, and in production areas.

The candidate will follow procedures, interpret drawings, document processes, and operate fabrication equipment, all while supporting the TPS team’s objective of enabling astronauts to fly safely back to space.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Experience with hand tools and hand-held power tools.

Responsibilities

• Preprocess and fabricate ceramic fibers, filaments, and powders for thermal protection system components.
• Fabricate ceramic billets, tiles, coatings, and gap fillers as part of TPS hardware.
• Perform basic fabrication, surface preparation, bonding and oven curing.
• Document processes precisely to enable repeatable results.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and symbols.

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Thermal Development Technician (Starship) for a temporary assignment in the U.S. The role focuses on manufacturing and assembling TPS components, including ceramic fibers, tiles and coatings, with hands-on work on the factory floor, lab, and in production areas.

The candidate will follow procedures, interpret drawings, document processes, and operate fabrication equipment, all while supporting the TPS team’s objective of enabling astronauts to fly safely back to space.