Spacecraft Thermal Engineer

EnduroSat

$110K — $160K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master of Science in aerospace or mechanical/thermal engineering or equivalent
  • Strong background in satellite thermal engineering
  • Willingness to share knowledge and mentor junior engineers
  • Awareness of the significance of last-mile delivery
  • Excellent communication skills with a positive attitude

Responsibilities

  • Define thermal architecture including radiators, blankets, and heaters
  • Build thermal models for spacecraft
  • Compute thermal predictions for various flight conditions
  • Correlate thermal models with test results
  • Identify success criteria for thermal tests
  • Investigate and resolve thermal behavior issues

Benefits

  • Fast-paced, delivery-focused work culture with clear quarterly objectives
  • Opportunity to tackle tough engineering challenges and engage in hardcore R&D
  • Commitment to constant learning and personal growth through career frameworks
  • Access to the space educational program and international experts
Full Job Description
What is the role?
As a Thermal Engineer, you will be responsible for the thermal engineering activities related to spacecraft design, manufacturing, testing, launch, and operations. Your activity may include the design, development, and qualification of EnduroSat generic satellite platforms, and/or satellites for specific customers. You will be part of EnduroSat's system engineering team and you will participate in the full spacecraft lifecycle, from initial design to AIT, launch, and flight operations. You also may be required to participate in technical meetings with customers, under the leadership of the system engineer.

This role is based in Denver, Colorado, where we are building a high-performing and fast-paced team. The position will be primarily on-site and in person at the office.

Some of your daily tasks will include:
  • Define thermal architecture (radiators blankets heaters etc.)
  • Build thermal models
  • Compute thermal predictions for flight (hot case, cold case) and TVAC tests
    • Correlate models with test results
    • Identify test success criteria
    • Compute thermal power consumption
  • Investigation and closure of all issues related to thermal behavior

What do we look for?
  • Master of Science in aerospace engineering or mechanical/thermal engineering (or equivalent)
  • Excellent technical background in at least satellite Thermal engineering
  • Openness to knowledge sharing and willingness to mentor junior engineers
  • Understanding the importance of the last-mile delivery
  • Have excellent communication skills and a positive attitude

How to stand out?
  • 5+ years experience in Space programs engineering
  • Background in nano satellites and small satellites
  • Thorough understanding of mechanical engineering

What do we offer?
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Matching 401k plan
  • Collaboration with EnduroSat offices in Sofia, Berlin, and Toulouse, with occasional international travel

Salary range: $110,000 - $160,000 per year. The salary will likely be within this range although it may differ based on experience level or other factors.

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