Senior Spacecraft Thermal Systems Lead

Observable Space; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Observable Space is seeking a hands-on Senior Spacecraft Thermal Engineer to design and develop thermal control systems for telescope platforms and spacecraft. You’ll collaborate with optical, electrical, mechanical, and software teams to ensure thermal stability and performance for ground-based and space-based deployments.

You will develop and validate thermal models, perform STOP analyses, and lead environmental testing while contributing to the full product lifecycle from concept to

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in spacecraft thermal design.
• Ability to develop and validate thermal models.
• Experience with environmental testing and validation.

Responsibilities

• Design thermal control systems for telescope platforms and spacecraft.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure thermal stability.
• Lead environmental testing and validation across the product lifecycle.

Skills

Thermal engineering

Thermal modeling

Environmental testing

Job description

Observable Space is seeking a hands-on Senior Spacecraft Thermal Engineer to design and develop thermal control systems for telescope platforms and spacecraft. You’ll collaborate with optical, electrical, mechanical, and software teams to ensure thermal stability and performance for ground-based and space-based deployments.

You will develop and validate thermal models, perform STOP analyses, and lead environmental testing while contributing to the full product lifecycle from concept to