Canopy Aerospace & Defense
The Senior Mechanical Engineer, Thermal Protection Systems will own the end-to-end design and delivery of novel Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) solutions for space and hypersonic platforms. This role involves collaborating with aerothermal, structures, and manufacturing teams to transition TPS concepts from simulation to flight-ready hardware. The position requires leading projects to completion while maintaining expertise in current and next-generation TPS technologies.
Canopy Aerospace & Defense manufactures and delivers highly specialized advanced materials with exceptional insulative, absorptive, and signal-reducing characteristics to the space and defense markets. The company provides end-to-end services from R&D and material engineering to turnkey manufacturing, thermal management systems, and refurbishment across industries including aerospace & defense, space & launch operations, maritime, and power & electronics. Operating through multiple subsidiary companies, Canopy serves OEMs with fast prototyping, additive manufacturing, and embedded manufacturing partnership capabilities.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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