Junior Materials Engineer - Thermal Protection System
hace 2 días
Madrid
At Orbital Paradigm, we develop autonomous reentry capsules for routine, fast-return transport from orbit, supporting in-space manufacturing, science, and logistics. We’re seeking a Junior Materials Engineer to help develop our thermal protection material, a key technology for our vehicles. You’ll work from lab-scale development to system integration, collaborating with engineering teams to deliver solutions. This hands-on role focuses on lab work, material analysis, and process development, ideal for someone with a background in materials, chemistry, or physics who enjoys experimentation and wants to grow in a high-impact space project. Your Responsibilities • Lead laboratory work for material processing and development., • Define and maintain lab protocols and workflows., • Explore and optimize processing techniques for ceramic/glass-based materials., • Analyze and interpret material behavior throughout the development stages., • Support material characterization and performance validation., • Contribute to production scale-up and integration into the final system., • Document results and communicate findings to the team., • Collaborate with internal and external partners across different disciplines. Your Profile We’re looking for a hands-on, analytical professional who is comfortable working in a lab and taking ownership of experimental work. • Master’s degree in Engineering (Materials, Chemical), or Science (Chemistry, Physics) with a focus on materials., • Hands-on experience or academic training in ceramic and/or glass material design (e.g., suspension/slurry formation, powder/fiber processing, casting, sintering…), • Familiarity with chemical and/or material characterization techniques (IPC, DLS, spectroscopies, XRD, SEM, DSC, TGA...)., • Strong laboratory skills and experimental mindset., • Critical thinking, autonomy, and attention to detail., • Fluent in English. Ideal experience • Familiarity with of ceramic casting and powder/fiber processing techniques, • Knowledge of glass formulation or synthesis, • Up to 2 years in a similar role or research project, • Mechanical or thermal characterization of material properties, • Experience in space-related materials or thermal protection systems What We Offer • Location: Madrid, Spain, • Remote: Hybrid (+ 2 fully remote weeks/year), • Be part of a fast-growing space startup with real responsibilities., • 30 vacation days (23 flexible, +7 during holidays)., • Company shares plan, • Opportunities to grow with the company., • Possibility to pursue an industrial PhD.
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