Thermal Hardware Engineer (Starship Heat Shield)
Core
Design, build, and integrate automated manufacturing systems for mass-producing Starship Heat Shield tiles.
Role type
Thermal Hardware Engineer (Manufacturing Systems)
Builds
Automated mechanical and fluid systems for heat shield tile production
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Thermal protection systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
industrial mechanical systems, fluid systems, CAD modeling, manufacturing drawings, component specification, system integration, technical procedures, statistical process control, GD&T, mechanical drafting, industrial control systems (PLCs), SQL databases
Preferred skills
high-rate production environment experience, automated machining/assembly systems, continuous improvement methodologies, piping and instrumentation schematics
Technologies
Siemens NX, SOLIDWORKS, SQL, PLCs
Responsibilities
Design and build automated manufacturing systems; model industrial mechanical assemblies and fluid routing; create detailed manufacturing drawings and work instructions; specify and down-select components (sensors, valves, pumps); act as technical point of contact for vendors; drive system integration and activation schedules; write procedures for system activation and maintenance; support control system implementation with Automation team; deliver innovative solutions with minimal supervision.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC