Senior Spacecraft Thermal Lead - Own Thermal Architecture

Quantum Space; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity sharing

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Quantum Space in Hawthorne, CA, is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Thermal Engineer to lead thermal control solutions for spacecraft platforms. This role involves developing thermal architecture, mentoring engineers, and ensuring spacecraft performance in space. Candidates should have a BS in a relevant field and 7+ years of experience in thermal engineering, preferably in aerospace. The position offers competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant thermal engineering experience, preferably with spacecraft.
• Experience with spacecraft flight hardware and thermal vacuum testing.
• Demonstrated experience correlating thermal models with test data.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of spacecraft thermal models for on-orbit performance.
• Own spacecraft-level thermal architecture design.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical teams to meet thermal requirements.

Skills

Thermal analysis tools proficiency

Thermal control design

Team collaboration

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Tools

Thermal Desktop

SINDA/FLUINT

Job description

Quantum Space in Hawthorne, CA, is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Thermal Engineer to lead thermal control solutions for spacecraft platforms. This role involves developing thermal architecture, mentoring engineers, and ensuring spacecraft performance in space. Candidates should have a BS in a relevant field and 7+ years of experience in thermal engineering, preferably in aerospace. The position offers competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits.