Senior Thermal Engineer – Constellations
Core
Lead thermal design and analysis for high-power satellite payloads and integrated in-space constellation solutions operating in LEO and other orbital regimes.
Role type
Senior Thermal Engineer (Space Systems)
Builds
Space-qualified thermal systems for defense, civil, and commercial missions
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Thermal hardware design & analysis)
Required skills
Thermal modeling (conduction, radiation, convection), Thermal interface management, Transient/steady-state analysis, Design-for-manufacturability, Material selection for space, Environmental standards compliance, Cross-disciplinary integration
Preferred skills
High-power electronics thermal management, Advanced cooling techniques (loop heat pipes, vapor chambers), Proliferated LEO program experience, Thermal cycling screening analysis
Technologies
Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT, ANSYS Icepak
Responsibilities
Lead thermal design for high-power payloads, Develop detailed thermal models, Define thermal interfaces across subsystems, Perform transient/steady-state analyses, Develop thermal architecture for production blocks, Select thermal qualification approaches, Address thermal cycling fatigue, Drive design-for-manufacturability, Evaluate COTS components, Support design-for-demise, Assess manufacturability/cost/schedule, Support concurrent constellation programs, Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, Establish thermal requirements, Drive design trades, Contribute to technical design reviews, Mentor junior engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship