Thermal Development Technician (Starship)
SpaceX · Texas, United States · 2 wk ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
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
- Absorb and assist in the maintenance and repair of production machinery
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- Experience with various types of hand tools or hand-held power tools
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- 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)
- Experience operating and maintaining Kuka or other 6 –axis robots
- Experience in using Simantic or other HMIs
- Basic understanding of stud arc welding
- Basic understanding of robotic automation
- Experience working with Programmable Logic Control (PLC) in an automation setting
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to work one of the following shifts:
- Monday- Friday (6:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.)
- Monday -Friday (6:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.)
- Possess a valid Driver License
- Stand: Up to 10 hours per day
- Sit: Up to 1 hour per day
- Push/Pull: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day
- Overhead reach: Up to 6 hours per day
- Walk: Up to 6 hours per day
- Lift/Carry: Up to 25lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day
- Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 6 hours per day
- Kneel/Crouch: Up to 6 hours per day
- Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day
- Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees Up to 1 hour per day
- Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), using an air purifying respirator, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description
- Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review
ITAR REQUIREMENTS
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.