Senior Thermal Engineer - Spacecraft Systems (Hybrid)

AscendArc; Beaverton (OR); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

AscendArc is seeking a Thermal Engineer to join our Mechanical Engineering team in Beaverton, OR. You will develop thermal models for a revolutionary satellite communications system, translate mission environments into thermal design requirements, and support testing and qualification campaigns.

The role requires 5+ years in thermal analysis for spacecraft or aerospace, with hands-on testing. We offer hybrid work with three days in the Beaverton office and up to two days remote, and compensation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with a focus in thermal sciences.
• 5+ years of experience in thermal analysis, preferably in spacecraft or aerospace applications.
• Proficiency with industry-standard thermal modeling tools; Ansys Thermal Desktop preferred.
• Strong understanding of thermal control systems, space environments, and heat transfer fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience supporting thermal testing, including instrumentation planning and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of global spacecraft thermal models and subsystem trade studies.
• Define and implement thermal control system specifications and test requirements.
• Translate mission environments into thermal design requirements, balancing heritage systems with first-principles analysis.
• Influence hardware qualification plans and support test campaigns with analysis, instrumentation planning, and data interpretation.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Thermal testing

Cradle-to-grave design

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with thermal focus

Tools

Ansys Thermal Desktop

Job description

AscendArc is seeking a Thermal Engineer to join our Mechanical Engineering team in Beaverton, OR. You will develop thermal models for a revolutionary satellite communications system, translate mission environments into thermal design requirements, and support testing and qualification campaigns.

The role requires 5+ years in thermal analysis for spacecraft or aerospace, with hands-on testing. We offer hybrid work with three days in the Beaverton office and up to two days remote, and compensation