Thermal Development Technician (Starship) - Temporary
Core
Fabricating and manufacturing ceramic thermal protection components for SpaceX's Starship rockets to survive atmospheric entry.
Role type
Thermal Development Technician
Builds
Ceramic refractory billets, tiles, gap fillers, and coatings for next-generation rockets
Domain
Aerospace / Thermal Protection Systems
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
ceramic material handling, precision measuring instruments, operating personnel platforms, oven/kiln setup, sealant and coating application, reading engineering drawings, basic mathematical concepts
Preferred skills
PICA experience, stud arc welding, robotic automation (Kuka), PLC programming, Simantic/HMI usage
Technologies
Kuka robots, Simantic, PLCs, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Preprocess and manufacture ceramic fibers and powders, fabricate thermal protection components, perform product inspection and rework, document processes, maintain production machinery
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC