# Thermal Hardware Specialist, Kiln - Level 4/5 at SpaceX

- Company: SpaceX
- What the company does: SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.
- Company website: https://www.spacex.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Cape Canaveral, FL
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-07
- Apply by: 2026-11-21
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/spacex/jobs/8868927002?gh_jid=8868927002&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/spacex-thermal-hardware-specialist-kiln-level-4-5/

## About the role

This role is responsible for overseeing the operations, parameters, and maintenance of several sintering roller hearth kilns and dryers, bridging the technician day to day work and operations of machinery with engineering. The Specialist will be constantly monitoring equipment with the technician team using a hands-on approach, ensuring processes, procedures, and training are well maintained and in place with the main goal of maximizing equipment reliability and product quality output. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 7+ years of professional experience working with kiln machining
- Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
- Ability to work in high-temperature environments and stand for extended periods
- Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and offsite as needed
- Physical effort with some handling of lightweight supplies or materials (up to 25 lbs. unassisted)

Tags: Thermal Hardware Production

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