Thermal Engineer

Momentus Space•San Jose, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As an early mover in the in-space transportation and infrastructure services, Momentus is at the forefront of the commercialization of space. With an experienced team of aerospace, propulsion, and robotics engineers, Momentus has developed a cost-effective and energy-efficient in-space transport system. Daring problems require daring solutions. We boldly charge into uncharted territory knowing that no matter the outcome we will benefit from the journey and move closer to our goals no matter what. Our teams know that working at Momentus means more than building innovative technology, it means creating entirely new markets in the space economy. We are level-headed, business-minded strategic thinkers intent on providing immediate value to our customers today while simultaneously preparing for the vast possibilities of the future. If this sounds like you, we should talk. The Senior Thermal Engineer will participate in the thermal design and analysis of flight spacecraft and will follow programs through execution of assembly, integration, and test. The ideal candidate should be accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment and quickly adapting to new challenges.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience with detailed thermal analysis of spacecraft at the system and component levels
Experience using Thermal Desktop to build and run thermal models of spacecraft in various space environments
Experience defining requirements for thermal systems and components
Familiarity with thermal hardware such as heat pipes, heat pumps, louvers, heat straps, phase change materials, and radiators
Familiarity with the space environment and how it affects hardware
Familiarity with material selection and material coatings for space applications
Ability to work independently
Excellent technical communications skills
Good written and verbal communications skills
BS degree in Mechanical, or a closely related discipline
5+ year relevant experience
U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3) is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading and mentoring junior engineers
Experience designing, manufacturing, and testing space hardware with demonstrated on-orbit success
Experience running TVAC tests
Previous experience working on DoD and other USG development and deployment programs
Ability to hold and maintain a USG Security Clearance

Responsibilities

Thermal design and analysis of spacecraft and spacecraft components
Work with mechanical design engineers to ensure all components are maintained within acceptable temperature limits
Source, spec, and procure thermal hardware
Manage vendor relationships
Work with systems engineering team to run TVAC testing