Canopy Aerospace & Defense
This role involves end-to-end ownership of Thermal Protection System (TPS) components and subassemblies, driving material trade studies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate heat flux and aero loads into robust mechanical designs. The position requires developing detailed CAD models, supporting rigorous testing campaigns, and serving as a subject matter expert in TPS technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation in structural mechanics and materials science, with a proven track record of delivering hardware on accelerated schedules.
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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