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InvestedintheMission

NY · On-site

Bachelor's degree in materials science, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline. * 1+ years of experience in high-temperature ceramic or technical glass (academic projects ...

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP

NY · On-site

Bachelor's degree in materials science, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline. * 1+ years of experience in high-temperature ceramic or technical glass (academic projects ...

Atln

Quality Engineer

Richmond, CA · On-site

$82K - $144K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, or related field * Basic understanding of optical glass types and their properties * Familiarity with quality audit processes ...

Corning

Materials Scientist, Microscopy

Wilmington, NC · On-site

Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the ... Scope of Role Corning is seeking a Materials Scientist or Materials Engineer, Microscopy, to join ...

Corning

Materials Scientist, Microscopy

Wilmington, NC · On-site

... glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of ... Scope of Role Corning is seeking a Materials Scientist or Materials Engineer, Microscopy, to join ...

Corning

Materials Scientist, Microscopy

Wilmington, NC · On-site

Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the ... Scope of Role Corning is seeking a Materials Scientist or Materials Engineer, Microscopy, to join ...

Qcells

Material Development Engineer

Cartersville, GA · On-site

Experience with encapsulant, backsheet, glass, sealant, adhesive, or other module-related materials. * Experience working with global suppliers and overseas engineering teams. * Korean language ...

Qcells

Material Development Engineer

White, GA · On-site

Experience with encapsulant, backsheet, glass, sealant, adhesive, or other module-related materials. * Experience working with global suppliers and overseas engineering teams. * Korean language ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for glass materials engineer in the United States is $92,639.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,000.00 and $102,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Materials Engineer, Thermal Protection (Starship)

Cape Canaveral, FL • On-site

SpaceX
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees
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Re-posted 13 days ago

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Job description

MATERIALS ENGINEER, THERMAL PROTECTION (STARSHIP) 

This position within the thermal protection system R&D team will develop and optimize low density alumina-silica refractory insulators. You will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge, experience, and creativity to develop novel solutions in spacecraft reusability. You will work on designing, testing and analyzing materials for the next generation Starship spacecraft, designed to make humanity an interplanetary species. Role will require significant interface with the design & production engineers, providing the opportunity to continuously improve the production design processing as the team works to establish aircraft-like operations on Starship.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and execute experiments, procedures and tests on developmental components.
  • Design and develop thermal protection hardware to enable and optimize vehicle's heatshield on material properties and cost reduction.
  • Operate and use ceramic and chemical lab tools and equipment.
  • Work with process engineers to develop scalable production solution.
  • Collaborate with engineering staff from other departments and highly skilled technicians on a daily basis.
  • Manage and track multiple priorities while maintaining a focus on common project goals.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in materials science, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline.
  • 1+ years of experience in high-temperature ceramic or technical glass (academic projects, internships, and traditional professional experience all qualify).

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Master's degree in an engineering discipline.
  • Experience with development of material systems from ideation to final product.
  • Experience working directly with system, design, and analysis engineers.
  • Familiarity with hypersonic, spaceflight, or re-entry operating environments, including material degradation mechanisms and failure modes.
  • Familiarity with TPS state-of-the-art and system level design.
  • Hands-on experience with TPS material, technologies and manufacturing.
  • Experience working on spacecraft or launch vehicles.
  • Experience in writing test plans and test procedures.
  • Experience interacting with CAD software and large CAD models.
  • Experience with data acquisition setup and field measurements.
  • Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills, with acute attention to detail.
  • Ability to rapidly change roles and responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment and communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of people.
  • Overall mental fitness with the ability to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment requiring prolonged mental concentration (under possible extended work hours).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to pass Space Force background check for Cape Canaveral.
  • Occasional travel may be required.
  • Willingness to work outdoors.
  • 50 hour work weeks are typical, schedule varies depending on site operational needs, flexibility required.

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Hawthorne, CA, US

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