Senior Spacecraft Thermal Control Systems Engineer

K2Spacecorporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

K2Spacecorporation is looking for a Thermal Engineer to develop and test thermal control systems for spacecraft. The role focuses on both R&D and production, requiring extensive experience in thermal testing, fluid systems, and data acquisition. The position offers a competitive salary range of $140,000 - $175,000, along with a full benefits package including paid time off and health coverage.

Candidate should possess at least 5 years of relevant experience and be proficient in thermal analysis software like NX or AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with thermal test experience in a high-rate manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience with data acquisition for thermal and power-related applications.
• Strong experience with thermal and TVAC testing including setup, instrumentation, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design active and passive thermal control systems using heat transfer and mechanical equations.
• Planning and development of thermal cycle and thermal-vacuum testing campaigns.
• Setup, commission, and maintain state-of-the-art test stands and instrumentation.

Skills

Thermal test experience

Fluid systems sizing

Data acquisition

Thermal and TVAC testing

NX or AutoCAD

Job description

K2Spacecorporation is looking for a Thermal Engineer to develop and test thermal control systems for spacecraft. The role focuses on both R&D and production, requiring extensive experience in thermal testing, fluid systems, and data acquisition. The position offers a competitive salary range of $140,000 - $175,000, along with a full benefits package including paid time off and health coverage.

Candidate should possess at least 5 years of relevant experience and be proficient in thermal analysis software like NX or AutoCAD.