Senior Thermal Engineer

Turion Space • Irvine, CA

23d • $125,000 - $175,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Turion Space, we’re building spacecraft to secure Earth and expand humanity’s reach beyond it. We are seeking a Senior Thermal Engineer to lead the design, analyze, test, and implementation of satellite systems. You will work closely with the Turion Space team across software and hardware systems to maximize satellite capabilities. Your creativity, experience, and ambition will directly impact the architecture of the vehicle’s systems as the missions increase in complexity. This is a full-time, exempt position based on-site at our Irvine, California headquarters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in the Space industry as a Thermal Engineer
• Expertise with Thermal Desktop
• Proficiency performing hand calculations
• Experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
• Must be able to obtain Secret and/or TS/SCI clearance

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience guiding junior engineers and providing constructive feedback
• A passion for working in small, fast-moving teams

Responsibilities

• Lead thermal design of hardware, from initial high-level layout and analysis down to validation of performance with ground tests
• Consult with other disciplines as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Thermal Analysis
• Provide ongoing mentorship to junior engineers
• Automate workflow to reduce engineering investment in the design cycle
• Build and control system-level thermal models
• Execute thermal design trades to maximize satellite mission performance
• Select in-house testing equipment and external testing facilities
• Design and execute TVAC testing, including thermal balances
• Perform hand-calculations and compare results against model outputs
• Pursue operational simplicity
• Produce quality documentation of your work to reduce miss-rate and improve efficiency

Benefits

• Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents. ​
• Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan to help you plan for your future. ​
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge. ​
• Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
• Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment. ​

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees