Thermal Engineer
Core
Designing and developing thermal control systems for space-based data centers, including cold plates, coolant loops, pumps, and lightweight deployable radiators.
Role type
Thermal Engineer (Space Systems)
Builds
Spacecraft thermal control subsystems and engineering models for space-based data centers.
Domain
Aerospace / Space Infrastructure / Thermal Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Thermal analysis, system design optimization, thermal cycling test execution, thermal vacuum test execution, CAD/FEA simulation, hardware prototyping
Preferred skills
Spacecraft thermal design, on-orbit telemetry interpretation, hardware development for space operations
Technologies
Thermal Desktop, Ansys
Responsibilities
Conduct preliminary and detailed thermal analysis on spacecraft and subsystems for orbital conditions; Design, analyze, and optimize thermal control systems balancing performance, mass, cost, and reliability; Lead thermal cycling and thermal vacuum tests for development and qualification; Build FM thermal hardware and conduct rapid prototyping of engineering models.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC