Thermal Development Technician (Starship)
Core
Fabricate and process ceramic materials (fibers, filaments, powders) and components for thermal protection systems (TPS) to protect rockets and spacecraft during atmospheric entry.
Role type
Hands-on IC thermal development technician
Builds
Ceramic refractory billets, tiles, thermal gap fillers, coatings, and TPS components for next-generation rockets
Domain
Aerospace / Thermal Protection Systems
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
ceramic material handling, precision measuring instruments, operating personnel platforms, setting up curing equipment, mixing sealants and coatings, surface preparation, bonding, oven curing, reading engineering drawings, basic mathematical concepts
Preferred skills
TPS or PICA experience, applying sealants and adhesives, operating 6-axis robots, using HMIs, stud arc welding, robotic automation, PLC programming
Technologies
Kuka robots, Simantic HMI, PLCs
Responsibilities
Preprocess and manufacture ceramic fibers and powders; fabricate TPS components; perform product inspection and rework; document processes; maintain production machinery
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC