Senior Spacecraft Thermal Engineer & Tech Lead

Viasat; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ViaSat Inc. is seeking a Thermal Engineer to lead the thermal analysis and design of thermal control systems for next-generation satellite platforms. You will develop models and solutions to keep hardware within operating temperatures, collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and program management.

You will mentor engineers, drive design reviews, and lead cross-functional efforts to deliver reliable, cost-effective thermal solutions for spaceflight applications.

Qualifications

• Experience leading thermal analysis and design of thermal control systems for spaceflight hardware.
• Ability to mentor engineers and drive design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead the thermal analysis and design of thermal control systems for satellite platforms.
• Mentor engineers and drive design reviews across teams.
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and program management to deliver reliable thermal solutions for spaceflight applications.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Thermal design

Spaceflight engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Viasat is seeking a highly skilled Thermal Engineer to lead the thermal analysis and design of thermal control systems for next-generation satellite platforms. You will develop models and solutions to keep hardware within operating temperatures, collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and program management.

You will mentor engineers, drive design reviews, and lead cross-functional efforts to deliver reliable, cost-effective thermal solutions for spaceflight applications.