SpaceX Thermal Development Technician fabricates and processes ceramic materials for thermal protection systems on rockets. The role involves hands-on manufacturing, inspection, and maintenance of production machinery.
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 and repair of production machinery
POSITION DETAILS:
This is a TEMPORARY position with SpaceX, for the length of time as stated, and is subject to change with minimal notice as business needs dictate.
LENGTH OF POSITION: 3 months (permanent hire conversion based on performance and business need)
LOCATION: Starbase, TX
Qualification
Comfortable working with solventsExperience applying sealants
Required
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
Experience with various types of hand tools or hand-held power tools
Preferred
Ability to use precision measuring instruments (calipers, height gauge, depth mic) Ability to operate personnel platforms (boom lifts, scissor lifts, etc.)
Ability to perform work according to procedures and specifications
Experience setting up assemblies and parts in various types of processing and curing equipment such as an ovens and high temperature kilns to obtain desired set and cure
Proficient/experienced to accurately measure and mix using scales for the process of tile coatings, sealants and RTV applications
Comfortable working with solvents, ceramic precursors, inorganic acids and bases
Experience with thermal protection system (TPS) or phenolic impregnated carbon ablator (PICA)
Experience applying sealants, alodine, primer, adhesives, and special finishes Good understanding of basic mathematical concepts
Fluent in the Office platform (Microsoft Word, and Excel)
