Associate Thermal Engineer – Space Hardware

Astranis Space Technologies Corp.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 102,000; Part time

Job summary

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. is seeking an Associate Engineer for Winter 2027 to work with our engineering team on satellite hardware and software.

This twelve-week, salaried role offers a hands-on opportunity to contribute to thermal design and hardware development for next-generation space systems. You will perform thermal analyses, assist with integration, and help test and verify thermal hardware across components and spacecraft levels, gaining experience in a fast-paced, space-focused

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering (or related field).
• Passion for hardware development and hands-on design in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to design, build and test hardware from scratch.
• US Citizenship or Green Card holder required.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, build and test satellite hardware and/or software with the engineering team.
• Support design trades balancing performance, resources, risk, cost and schedule.
• Perform thermal analysis from simplified to detailed on various hardware.
• Design, evaluate, procure and test thermal solutions (heaters, heat pipes, TIMs, coatings).
• Develop integration and assembly processes to meet thermal intent; assist with hardware installation.
• Plan and run thermal vacuum testing and verification at component and spacecraft levels.

Skills

Hardware development

Hands-on design

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent technical degree (e.g. physics or applied math)

Tools

CAD

ANSYS

Thermal Desktop

Electronics packaging

Job description

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. is seeking an Associate Engineer for Winter 2027 to work with our engineering team on satellite hardware and software.

This twelve-week, salaried role offers a hands-on opportunity to contribute to thermal design and hardware development for next-generation space systems. You will perform thermal analyses, assist with integration, and help test and verify thermal hardware across components and spacecraft levels, gaining experience in a fast-paced, space-focused