What You'll Do:- Own spacecraft- and payload-level thermal architecture for assigned vehicles or hardware domains.
- Define thermal modeling strategy, fidelity, and margin application across mission phases.
- Build, maintain, and correlate system-level thermal models using Thermal Desktop and SINDA/FLUINT.
- Lead thermal trades involving heaters, coatings, radiators, MLI, and surface treatments.
- Own thermal vacuum (TVAC) planning, profiles, objectives, execution support, and post-test correlation.
- Serve as the primary thermal interface to Systems, Mechanical, Payload, and Operations teams.
- Support on-orbit thermal monitoring, anomaly investigation, and operational limit definition.
- Review and mentor junior engineers' analyses to maintain model quality and consistency.
- Author and present thermal content for design reviews, test readiness reviews, and flight readiness activities
Your Ideal Skills and Experience:- BS or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering field.
- 10-20 years of experience in spacecraft thermal design, analysis, and testing.
- Deep proficiency with Thermal Desktop and SINDA/FLUINT (or equivalent).
- Demonstrated ownership of system-level thermal models and architecture decisions.
- Hands-on experience with thermal vacuum testing, including thermal balance and correlation.
- Strong judgment in applying margins, simplifying models appropriately, and managing risk.
- Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous startup environment
Salary:$186,000 - $205,000 a year
Compensation and Benefits for Full-Time Roles:- Employee friendly equity compensation
- 4% direct matching 401k
- Health Insurance: 100% employee coverage & 75% dependent coverage
- Parental leave and childcare coverage
- Flexible vacation and sick time from day one
- 12 company holidays
- $100 monthly wellness benefit
- Relocation package if not based in Denver
The final compensation package is subject to change if the candidate's experience and company need drive a different job level than originally slated for the position.
Albedo does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Albedo employees. Albedo is not responsible for any fees or overhead related to unsolicited resumes.
Additional Requirements: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. All persons hired will be required to be a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Relocation: Relocation support for this position is available
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