Job brief: Thermal Development Technician, Heat Shield (Starship) - Multiple Shifts

What JoRoute checked · Checked by JoRoute

• Listed on SpaceX's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-11 (today); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-11.
• The apply link opens boards.greenhouse.io, the address SpaceX's board gives for this job.
• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: Not published
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Cape Canaveral, FL
• Posted: 2026-11-10

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Entry level. The posting asks for 1+ year of experience.

Must have

• This hardware must survive the most extreme environments known to mankind and protect our vehicle through atmospheric entry.
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ year of experience with production or manufacturing assembly or industrial operations
• Ability to wear and obtain certification in the wearing of an air respirator
• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching are generally required to perform the funct…
• Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S.

Conditions

• THERMAL DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN, HEAT SHIELD (STARSHIP) - MULTIPLE SHIFTS
• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
• Ability to work one of the following shifts:
• Day shift: 6:00am - 6:00pm Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday - Saturday

Main duties

• Process and manufacture ceramic fibers, filaments, and powders required for the fabrication of next-tier products
• Fabricate ceramic refractory billets, ceramic tiles, thermal gap fillers, coatings, and other components required for a robust thermal protection system
• Prepare basic laminate fabrication, surface preparation, and vacuum bagging; check seals on completed bagged parts for leaks, and perform vacuum bag processi…
• Document processes precisely to be able to replicate each step taken in the material processing
• Perform product inspection and rework as required

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Typical listed pay for mechanic and technician jobs in Florida: $68k a year (45 listings, 12 employers). This listing does not publish pay to compare.
• Across SpaceX's 2,908 open listings, 59% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How SpaceX hires

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