Senior Thermal Engineer, Spacecraft

EnduroSat; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Travel to international offices

Job summary

EnduroSat is seeking a Senior Thermal Engineer to lead thermal activities across spacecraft design, manufacturing, testing, launch, and operations. You will work within the system engineering team on full spacecraft lifecycle from design to flight operations, collaborating with customers under system engineering leadership.

Your daily tasks include defining thermal architecture, building models, solving thermal issues, and validating predictions for flight and TVAC testing.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in aerospace engineering or mechanical/thermal engineering (or equivalent).
• Excellent technical background in satellite thermal engineering.
• Openness to knowledge sharing and willingness to mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Define thermal architecture (radiators blankets heaters etc.).
• Build thermal models.
• Investigation and closure of all issues related to thermal behavior.
• Compute thermal predictions for flight (hot case, cold case) and TVAC tests.
• Correlate models with test results.
• Identify test success criteria.
• Compute thermal power consumption.

Skills

Thermal engineering

Satellite tech

Mentor juniors

Communication skills

Education

Master's in aerospace engineering

Job description

About Us
We are EnduroSat! A fast-growing space scale-up at the forefront of satellite innovation, specializing in advanced software-flexible satellites for commercial, governmental, and scientific endeavors.

• This is more than a job, it’s a mission We are making space universally accessible and redefining what’s possible
• We get things done We take ownership of what we do, and we work hard to make a difference
• We are fearless Transparency is our only way forward. We dare to address and resolve issues head-on
• We learn from our mistakes We deliver, take informed risks, and evolve to achieve our goals. We compare with the best version of ourselves

About Us
We are EnduroSat! A fast-growing space scale-up at the forefront of satellite innovation, specializing in advanced software-flexible satellites for commercial, governmental, and scientific endeavors.

• This is more than a job, it’s a mission We are making space universally accessible and redefining what’s possible
• We get things done We take ownership of what we do, and we work hard to make a difference
• We are fearless Transparency is our only way forward. We dare to address and resolve issues head-on
• We learn from our mistakes We deliver, take informed risks, and evolve to achieve our goals. We compare with the best version of ourselves

What is the role?

As a Senior Thermal Engineer, you will be responsible for the thermal engineering activities related to spacecraft design, manufacturing, testing, launch, and operations. Your activity may include the design, development, and qualification of EnduroSat generic satellite platforms, and/or satellites for specific customers. You will be part of EnduroSat’s system engineering team and you will participate in the full spacecraft lifecycle, from initial design to AIT, launch, and flight operations. You also may be required to participate in technical meetings with customers, under the leadership of the system engineer.

Some of your daily tasks will include:

• Define thermal architecture (radiators blankets heaters etc.)
• Build thermal models
• Investigation and closure of all issues related to thermal behavior
• Compute thermal predictions for flight (hot case, cold case) and TVAC tests
• Correlate models with test results
• Identify test success criteria
• Compute thermal power consumption

What do we look for?

• Master of Science in aerospace engineering or mechanical/thermal engineering (or equivalent)
• Excellent technical background in at least satellite Thermal engineering
• Openness to knowledge sharing and willingness to mentor junior engineers
• Understanding the importance of the last-mile delivery
• Have excellent communication skills and a positive attitude

How to stand out?

• 5+ years of experience in space programs engineering
• Background in nano satellites and small satellites
• Thorough understanding of mechanical engineering

What do we offer?

• Health insurance coverage
• Matching 401k plan
• Collaboration with EnduroSat offices in Sofia, Berlin, and Toulouse, with occasional international travel

Why EnduroSat?

• Fast-paced and delivery-focused culture We work with well-defined quarterly-based objectives that allow us to fast-track the progression of our work and improve as we go
• Tough engineering challenges and hard-core R&D You will work on unique space technology and build next-gen innovations, mentored by world-recognized space experts
• Constant learning and progression Own your personal growth through our career progression framework and educational programs
• Chance to join our space educational program Meet international space experts and improve your knowledge and skillset through our hands-on educational program

Salary range: $110,000 - $160,000 per year. The salary will likely be within this range although it may differ based on experience level or other factors.

This role is based in Denver, Colorado, where we are building a high-performing and fast-paced team. The position will be primarily on-site and in person at the office.

At EnduroSat, we embrace diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We are committed to equal employment opportunities without discrimination against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.