Materials Engineer, Thermal Protection (Starship)

📋 Description Develop and execute experiments, procedures and tests on developmental components. Design and develop thermal protection hardware to enable and optimize vehicle's heatshield on material properties and cost reduction. Operate and use ceramic and chemical lab tools and equipment. Work with process engineers to develop scalable production solution. Collaborate with engineering staff from other departments and highly skilled technicians on a daily basis. Manage and track multiple priorities while maintaining a focus on common project goals. 🎯 Requirements Bachelor's degree in materials science, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline. 1+ years of experience in high-temperature ceramic or technical glass (academic projects, internships, and traditional professional experience all qualify). Master's degree in an engineering discipline (preferred). Experience developing material systems from ideation to final product; experience working directly with system, design, and analysis engineers. Familiarity with hypersonic, spaceflight, or re-entry operating environments, including material degradation mechanisms and failure modes; familiarity with TPS state-of-the-art and system-level design; hands-on TPS materials, technologies and manufacturing; experience working on spacecraft or launch vehicles. Experience in writing test plans and test procedures; CAD software and large CAD models; data acquisition setup and field measurements; strong problem solving and teamwork; ability to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment; occasional travel and ability to pass Space Force background check.