Spacecraft Thermal Engineer

EnduroSat

$90K — $120K *
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.

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

Why EnduroSat?
  • Fast-paced and delivery-focused culture
    We work with well-defined quarterly based objectives, that allow us to fast track the progression of our work and improve as we go
  • Tough engineering challenges & hard-core R&D
    You will be able to work on unique space technology and build next-gen innovations, while mentored by world-recognized space experts
  • Constant learning and progression
    Own your personal growth by navigating through our career progression framework and educational programs
  • Chance to join our space educational program
    Meet international space experts and improve your knowledge and skillset with our hands-on educational program

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