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Thermal Development Technician (Starship)

SpaceX - Starbase, TX

Posted Feb 18, 2026

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Thermal Development Technician (Starship) Starbase, TX SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. THERMAL DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN (STARSHIP) The Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) team tackles space exploration's toughest problems by developing the heat shields for our next generation rockets and spacecraft. This hardware must survive the most extreme environments known to mankind and protect our vehicle through atmospheric entry. As a technician on the TPS team, you will thrive in a hands-on environment and will spend time in the office, on the factory floor, and in the lab to execute on the mission to bring the capability of flying astronauts back to the United States. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Preprocess and manufacture ceramic fibers, filaments, and powders required for the fabrication of next-tier products (candidate must be comfortable working with these types of ceramic materials) - Fabricate ceramic refractory billets, ceramic tiles, thermal gap fillers, coatings, and other components required for a robust thermal protection system - Basic fabrication, surface preparation for processing, bonding, and oven curing - Document processes precisely to be able to replicate each step taken in the material processing - Perform product inspection and rework as required - Read and interpret engineering drawings with an understanding for drawing symbols, flag notes, and general notes - Assist in the maintenance

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