Manufacturing Engineer - Soft Goods
Core
Develop thermal protective materials, coatings, and soft goods capabilities for a reusable launch vehicle, ensuring reliable fabrication and performance.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer (Materials & Process)
Builds
Thermal protective materials, coatings, and soft goods components for reusable launch vehicles.
Domain
Aerospace / Space Transportation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
thermal analysis, material selection, prototyping, process development, supplier relationship management, equipment/tooling fabrication, project management
Preferred skills
hands-on soft goods development, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
thermal testing equipment, prototyping tools, fabrication machinery
Responsibilities
Trade and select materials for thermal and coating needs; analyze and prove material capabilities through testing; author and maintain fabrication processes; deliver design guidance for vehicle performance; establish supplier relationships; implement or fabricate equipment and tooling.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC