Senior Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) Engineer

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Houston, TXOnsiteFull TimeSenior$141,934 - $190,726 (estimated)Engineering

About this role

Part-time Senior Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) Engineer to provide technical leadership and strategic insight in support of current and next-generation spacecraft programs under the JETSII contract. The role focuses on TPS design, analysis, testing, materials innovation, and system-level integration to support NASA deep space exploration missions. The position will collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and guide technical decisions during mission operations and high-enthalpy testing campaigns.

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Required Skills

Thermal Protection
TPS Design
High-Enthalpy Testing
Thermal Modeling
Materials Innovation
System Integration
CFD
CAD
Mentoring
Flight Certification

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Master's Degree (Preferred)
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (May Be Required)
U.S. Government Background Investigation

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