Senior Materials & Processes Engineer, Thermal Protection Systems & Soft Goods
Core
Develop, characterize, and inspect materials and processes for thermal protection systems and non-metallic soft goods to enable rocket flight and reuse.
Role type
Senior Materials & Processes Engineer (Thermal Protection Systems)
Builds
Thermal protection systems and non-metallic soft goods for the Terran R rocket
Domain
Aerospace / Materials Science
Required skills
material selection, process development, qualification, damage tolerance, inspections, risk assessments, failure analysis, statistical experimental design, supply chain reliability
Preferred skills
non-metallic materials application (corks, foams, ceramics, primers, paints, coatings, potting, elastomeric gaskets, polymer systems), cryogenic and high temperature material behavior, non-metallic testing standards, contamination control, outgassing principles
Technologies
welding, additive manufacturing, advanced composites
Responsibilities
Identify qualification envelopes and form test plans; execute characterization campaigns and analyze data; develop and maintain technical specifications and engineering standards; drive process improvement campaigns; interface with materials, lab, manufacturing, and leadership teams to support design, analysis, and reuse goals
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC