Mechanical Engineer, Heatshield (Starship)
Core
Design, analyze, and qualify thermal protection systems for Starship's atmospheric reentry to withstand extreme hypersonic heat.
Role type
Mechanical Engineer, Thermal Protection Systems
Builds
Starship heatshield structures and thermal protection hardware
Domain
Aerospace, Reentry Vehicles, Thermal Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical system design, thermal system analysis, CAD modeling, hardware qualification testing, multidisciplinary project coordination, vendor management, post-flight data analysis, material science fundamentals, aerothermal heating principles, production installation
Preferred skills
3+ years TPS experience, advanced thermal protection system material knowledge, extreme environment hardware experience, open-ended design challenge leadership
Technologies
Siemens NX
Responsibilities
Develop and qualify new thermal protection system solutions; own end-to-end thermal challenge solutions from concept to flight hardware; resolve production floor issues on flight hardware; analyze and troubleshoot post-flight heatshield conditions; coordinate multidisciplinary projects with analysis, avionics, structures, and supply chain teams; integrate new materials and processes from outside vendors
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC