Thermal Control and Life Support Hardware Engineer (Crew Starship)
Core
Design, analyze, test, and manufacture thermal control and life support hardware for the Crew Starship spacecraft to enable human missions to the Moon and Mars.
Role type
Senior IC thermal control and life support hardware engineer
Builds
Environmental control systems, air distribution, water reclamation, waste management, fire suppression, and active thermal control components for Starship
Domain
Aerospace / Life Support Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
fluid systems design, mechanical systems design, environmental control systems (ECS), rotating machinery, NX CAD, GD&T, structural analysis (ABAQUS, ANSYS), metallic and fluid system manufacturing (machining, welding, brazing, tube bending), material selection
Preferred skills
trade studies using first principles, Master's degree in engineering
Technologies
NX, ABAQUS, ANSYS
Responsibilities
Own conceptualization, design, and build of life support and thermal control systems; rapidly iterate on manufacturing processes and development testing; lead design reviews with suppliers and customers; ensure designs are manufacturable and reliable
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC