Spacecraft Thermal Engineer - Design, Sim & Test

DPhi Space Sarl; Vaud; Hybrid; CHF 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options plan

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work

Growth opportunities

Team social events

Job summary

DPhi Space Sarl is seeking engineers to join the team to design and validate the thermal systems of satellites, from component to full spacecraft level. The role covers simulations, experiments, and coordination with manufacturing partners to bring designs into production.

Fluency in English is essential; French is a plus. The environment offers hybrid work possibilities and a fast-paced, collaborative setting in a Swiss startup focused on space intelligence infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience in full design cycle covering design, prototyping, and final design implementation and qualification.
• Fluency in English is a must; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Thermal design of a satellite from electrical sub-assemblies to system level.
• Perform thermal and multi-discipline simulations to validate the system's thermal integrity.
• Design of experiments to validate simulations and designs.
• Coordinating the procurement of thermal components, for example heat pipes and radiators.
• Bring a project from design to manufacturing by coordinating with manufacturing partners.
• Plan and perform the thermal aspects of a satellite testing campaign.
• Be the subject matter expert for thermal questions for other disciplines.

Skills

Team collaboration

Full design cycle

Problem-solving mindset

English fluency

French language (asset)

Education

University or HES degree in engineering or science

Tools

Thermal Desktop

Ansys

Job description

DPhi Space Sarl is seeking engineers to join the team to design and validate the thermal systems of satellites, from component to full spacecraft level. The role covers simulations, experiments, and coordination with manufacturing partners to bring designs into production.

Fluency in English is essential; French is a plus. The environment offers hybrid work possibilities and a fast-paced, collaborative setting in a Swiss startup focused on space intelligence infrastructure.