Cnc Machinist Thermal Development (Starship)

Application ends: October 1, 2026
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Job Description

Job Detail
  • 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

    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
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  • Monday -Friday (6:00 p
  • m
  • – 6:30 a
  • m
  • )Hold or be willing to obtain a valid Driver’s 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 be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which 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
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