Thermal Hardware Engineer (Starship)

SpaceX(6 days ago)

Starbase, TXOnsiteFull TimeMedior$101,304 - $135,559 (estimated)Engineering

About this role

Thermal Hardware Engineer for SpaceX Starship responsible for developing and improving the vehicle’s reentry Thermal Protection System (TPS). The role spans concept through production and flight, including thermal-structural modeling, qualification testing, integration, and post-flight performance analyses. Work is performed at Starbase with time divided between the office and production floor to support hardware delivery and mission success.

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Required Skills

Thermal Protection
Thermal Analysis
Mechanical Design
Materials Engineering
Aerothermal
Thermal-Structural Modeling
CAD
Siemens NX
Testing
Qualification

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Qualifications

BS in Materials Science
BS in Mechanical Engineering
BS in Materials Engineering
BS in Aerospace Engineering
ITAR Eligibility
Ability to Pass Air Force Background Check

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.