Thermal Development Technician (Starship) - Temporary

United States Digital Space LLC; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Thermal Development Technician (Starship) for a temporary 3-month assignment at Starbase, TX. The role focuses on preparing ceramic materials and fabricating components for the thermal protection system, with precise documentation of each step.

The candidate should read technical drawings, operate or assist in ovens/kilns, and support maintenance of production machinery. Experience with robotics, PLCs, and office tools is beneficial for daily tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• Experience with various types of hand tools or hand-held power tools.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret symbols and notes.
• Comfort working with ceramic materials and precursors.

Responsibilities

• Preprocess and manufacture ceramic fibers, filaments, and powders required for the fabrication of next-tier products.
• Fabricate ceramic refractory billets, ceramic tiles, thermal gap fillers, coatings, and other components for thermal protection systems.
• Basic fabrication, surface preparation for processing, bonding, and oven curing.
• Document processes precisely to replicate each processing step.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings with an understanding of symbols and notes.
• Assist in maintenance and repair of production machinery.

Skills

Hand tools

Precision measuring

Reading engineering drawings

Microsoft Word & Excel

Robotics operation

PLC in automation

Safety at heights

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

Kuka 6-axis robots

HMIs (Simantic)

PLC programming

Ovens & kilns

Job description

THERMAL DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN (STARSHIP) - TEMPORARY

the company was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preprocess and manufacture ceramic fibers, filaments, and powders required for the fabrication of next-tier products (candidate must be comfortable working with these types of ceramic materials)

• Fabricate ceramic refractory billets, ceramic tiles, thermal gap fillers, coatings, and other components required for a robust thermal protection system

• Basic fabrication, surface preparation for processing, bonding, and oven curing

• Document processes precisely to be able to replicate each step taken in the material processing

• Perform product inspection and rework as required Read and interpret engineering drawings with an understanding for drawing symbols, flag notes, and general notes

• Assist in the maintenance and repair of production machinery

POSITION DETAILS:

This is a TEMPORARY position with the company, for the length of time as stated, and is subject to change with minimal notice as business needs dictate.

• LENGTH OF POSITION: 3 months (permanent hire conversion based on performance and business need)

• LOCATION: Starbase, TX

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

• Experience with various types of hand tools or hand-held power tools

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to use precision measuring instruments (calipers, height gauge, depth mic) Ability to operate personnel platforms (boom lifts, scissor lifts, etc.)

• Ability to perform work according to procedures and specifications

• Experience setting up assemblies and parts in various types of processing and curing equipment such as an ovens and high temperature kilns to obtain desired set and cure

• Proficient/experienced to accurately measure and mix using scales for the process of tile coatings, sealants and RTV applications

• Comfortable working with solvents, ceramic precursors, inorganic acids and bases

• Experience with thermal protection system (TPS) or phenolic impregnated carbon ablator (PICA)

• Experience applying sealants, alodine, primer, adhesives, and special finishes Good understanding of basic mathematical concepts

• Fluent in the Office platform (Microsoft Word, and Excel)

• Experience operating and maintaining Kuka or other 6 –axis robots

• Experience in using Simantic or other HMIs

• Basic understanding of stud arc welding

• Basic understanding of robotic automation

• Experience working with Programmable Logic Control (PLC) in an automation setting

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work one of the following shifts:

• Monday- Friday (6:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.)

• Monday -Friday (6:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.)

• Possess a valid Drivers License

• Sit: Up to 1 hour per day

• Push/Pull: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day

• Overhead reach: Up to 6 hours per day

• Walk: Up to 6 hours per day

• Lift/Carry: Up to 25lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day

• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 6 hours per day

• Kneel/Crouch: Up to 6 hours per day

• Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day

• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees Up to 1 hour per day

• Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), using an air purifying respirator, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description

• Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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