About the job
At SpaceX, we are driven by the vision of a future where humanity is exploring the cosmos. Our mission is to develop groundbreaking technologies that will pave the way for human life on Mars and beyond.
Join our team as a Thermal Protection Engineer!
In this pivotal role within our thermal protection system research and development team, you will be responsible for the innovation and enhancement of low-density alumina-silica refractory insulators. Your expertise and creativity will be crucial in crafting advanced solutions for spacecraft reusability. You will engage in designing, testing, and analyzing materials for the next-generation Starship spacecraft, aimed at transforming humanity into an interplanetary species. This role offers significant collaboration with design and production engineers, allowing you to contribute to the optimization of production designs as we strive for aircraft-like operations on Starship.

