Senior Thermal Engineer — Spacecraft Systems

Sidus Space, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-Class benefits

401(k) matching

Onsite food trucks

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

Sidus Space, Inc. is seeking a Thermal Engineer to lead the thermal analysis, modeling, and verification for spacecraft and satellite systems at our Cape Canaveral, Florida site. This 100% onsite role emphasizes collaboration with electrical and mechanical teams to ensure robust thermal performance in harsh space environments.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering with 5+ years in spacecraft thermal design, and proficiency in Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT, ESATAN,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of spacecraft thermal analysis experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 for communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead thermal analysis, modeling, and verification for circuit cards and spacecraft components.
• Develop and maintain thermal models for design trades and requirements.
• Identify thermal risks and drive mitigation strategies.
• Plan and support TVAC, thermal cycling, and environmental qualification activities.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering teams to integrate thermal considerations.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Satellite hardware

Microsoft 365

SolidWorks

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Aerospace

Tools

Thermal Desktop

SINDA/FLUINT

ESATAN

SolidWorks

Job description

Sidus Space, Inc. is seeking a Thermal Engineer to lead the thermal analysis, modeling, and verification for spacecraft and satellite systems at our Cape Canaveral, Florida site. This 100% onsite role emphasizes collaboration with electrical and mechanical teams to ensure robust thermal performance in harsh space environments.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering with 5+ years in spacecraft thermal design, and proficiency in Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT, ESATAN,