Thermal Engineer (Starshield)

SpaceX(8 days ago)

Hawthorne, CAOnsiteFull TimeMedior$95,000 - $130,000Engineering

About this role

A Thermal Engineer, Analysis (Starshield) at SpaceX supports the Starshield program that adapts Starlink technology for government and national security customers. The role is based in Hawthorne, CA and contributes to thermal engineering efforts for spacecraft, launch vehicles, and related hardware within SpaceX’s engineering organization.

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Required Skills

Thermal Design
Thermal Analysis
Thermal Modeling
MATLAB
Python
ANSYS Workbench
Thermal Desktop
3D Modeling
Test Validation
Automation

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Qualifications

BS in Engineering
MS in Engineering
Top Secret
Top Secret SCI

About SpaceX

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SpaceX is an aerospace manufacturer and launch services company that designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology and ultimately enable human life on other planets, it developed the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, the Dragon crew/cargo spacecraft, and the next‑generation Starship — with a strong emphasis on reusable boosters. SpaceX provides commercial and government launch services (including crewed ISS missions, satellite deployments and rideshares) and operates the Starlink broadband constellation. The company is known for rapid iterative development and cost‑reduction through reuse to expand access to space.