Senior Thermal Protection System Engineer (TPS)
OutpostLos Angeles, California, United States
Posted February 6, 2026
160000 - 210000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Outpost is pioneering Earth return logistics for space, building vehicles that can return payloads from orbit safely and precisely.
Job Description
We're looking for a Senior Thermal Protection System Engineer to lead the design, analysis, and implementation of the critical heat shield technology for our Deployable Aerobrake and Carryall vehicle. You will work closely with our VP of Engineering, mechanical team, and the GNC team to architect a TPS that is not only robust enough to handle hypersonic heat fluxes but flexible enough to stow and deploy on orbit.
Requirements
- Lead TPS Architecture
- Aerothermal Analysis
- Material Qualification
- Design for Manufacturability
- Cross-Functional Integration
- Validation & Verification
- Technical Leadership
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- PTO
- 401k with Company match
- Subsidized daily catered lunch, snacks and coffee
