Senior Thermal Engineer, Spacecraft

EnduroSat • Denver, CO

3d • $110,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Thermal Engineer, you will be responsible for thermal engineering activities related to spacecraft design, manufacturing, testing, launch, and operations. Your work may include designing, developing, and qualifying EnduroSat generic satellite platforms and/or satellites for specific customers. You will be part of the system engineering team and participate in the full spacecraft lifecycle, from initial design through assembly, integration, and testing (AIT), launch, and flight operations. You may also participate in technical meetings with customers under the leadership of the system engineer.

Requirements

• Master of Science in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, thermal engineering, or equivalent.
• Excellent technical background in satellite thermal engineering.
• Openness to knowledge sharing and willingness to mentor junior engineers.
• Understanding of the importance of last-mile delivery.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience in space programs engineering.
• Background in nanosatellites and small satellites.
• Thorough understanding of mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Define thermal architecture, including radiators, blankets, and heaters.
• Build thermal models.
• Investigate and resolve issues related to thermal behavior.
• Compute thermal predictions for flight hot and cold cases and for TVAC tests.
• Correlate models with test results.
• Identify test success criteria.
• Compute thermal power consumption.
• Participate in spacecraft activities across the lifecycle, from initial design to AIT, launch, and flight operations.
• Participate in technical meetings with customers under the leadership of the system engineer.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Matching 401k plan.
• Collaboration with EnduroSat offices in Sofia, Berlin, and Toulouse, with occasional international travel.
• Career progression framework and educational programs.
• Opportunity to join the space educational program and learn from international space experts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior