Senior Thermal Engineer

Turion Space; Irvine; On-site; GBP 93,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Irvine, California is seeking a Senior Thermal Engineer to lead the design and implementation of satellite systems. The role requires expertise in Thermal Desktop and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, along with 5+ years of relevant experience. This full-time, on-site position offers a competitive salary ranging from $125,000 to $175,000 USD, along with equity, health insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Equity in company

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Team Building Activities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the Space industry as a Thermal Engineer.
• Must be able to obtain Secret and/or TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead thermal design of hardware, from initial high-level layout and analysis.
• Consult with other disciplines as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Thermal Analysis.
• Provide ongoing mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Thermal Desktop

Hand calculations

3D CAD software

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

At Turion Space, we’re building spacecraft to secure Earth and expand humanity’s reach beyond it.
We are seeking a Senior Thermal Engineer to lead the design, analyze, test, and implementation of satellite systems. You will work closely with the Turion Space team across software and hardware systems to maximize satellite capabilities. Your creativity, experience, and ambition will directly impact the architecture of the vehicle’s systems as the missions increase in complexity.
This is a full-time, exempt position based on-site at our Irvine, California headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead thermal design of hardware, from initial high-level layout and analysis down to validation of performance with ground tests
• Consult with other disciplines as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Thermal Analysis
• Provide ongoing mentorship to junior engineers
• Automate workflow to reduce engineering investment in the design cycle
• Build and control system-level thermal models
• Execute thermal design trades to maximize satellite mission performance
• Select in-house testing equipment and external testing facilities
• Design and execute TVAC testing, including thermal balances
• Perform hand-calculations and compare results against model outputs
• Pursue operational simplicity
• Produce quality documentation of your work to reduce miss-rate and improve efficiency

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in the Space industry as a Thermal Engineer
• Expertise with Thermal Desktop
• Proficiency performing hand calculations
• Experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
• Must be able to obtain Secret and/or TS/SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience guiding junior engineers and providing constructive feedback
• A passion for working in small, fast-moving teams

Senior Thermal Engineer Salary: $125,000 - $175,000 USD

ITAR Requirements

This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Benefits

• Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
• Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan to help you plan for your future.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
• Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.

We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our team members, recognizing that our collective success is built upon the well-being and satisfaction of each individual.

Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.