Staff Thermal Engineer, Space

Highlights

• Own thermal design and analysis for a space vehicle or payload program.
• Expand AI-powered capabilities into space for domain awareness and control.
• Develop fully integrated hardware and software for space missions.

Ideal candidate

First-principles thermal engineer who thrives on owning complex space hardware end-to-end. Hands-on problem-solver passionate about defending the U.S. and allies through fast-paced innovation.

Requirements

• BS, MS, or higher degree in engineering, applied physics, or hard science
• Demonstrated knowledge of heat transfer in academic and/or professional setting
• Application of first-order hand calculations to drive thermal architectures and verify models
• Proficiency in Thermal Desktop or equivalent thermal simulation tool
• Thermal experience with spacecraft components such as optical payloads, electronics, mechanisms
• Hands-on experience prototyping hardware and conducting thermal tests
• Experience with CAD, selecting instrumentation, post-processing data, and correlating models
• Ability to independently solve complex, open-ended problems in fast-paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• U.S. Person status required to access export-controlled data