Spacecraft Thermal Engineer
Core
Lead design and development of thermal systems for complex optomechanical space payloads to enable on-orbit perception and autonomy capabilities.
Role type
Spacecraft Thermal Engineer
Builds
Thermal control systems for satellite payloads
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
thermal design lifecycle management, thermal modeling (component to payload), TVAC analysis, trade studies for passive/active control, heat transfer principles, payload integration, vendor management, prototype testing, technical supervision
Preferred skills
spacecraft optical systems knowledge, full-lifecycle payload experience, familiarity with spacecraft environment standards (NASA GEVS, MIL-STD-1540), scripting for analysis (MATLAB, SINDA, Python), multi-project management
Technologies
Thermal Desktop, MATLAB, SINDA, Python
Responsibilities
Execute complete thermal design lifecycle for complex optomechanical space payloads; Work with payload subsystem leads to generate thermal design requirements; Build thermal models from component to payload levels; Execute on-orbit and TVAC analyses; Conduct trade studies to develop passive and active control systems; Collaborate with systems, electrical, optical, and software engineers to integrate thermal hardware and software; Create plans for assembly, integration, and test of payload thermal subsystem; Guide and supervise technicians in integration of thermal hardware
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC