Senior Thermal Engineer — Spacecraft Thermal Systems Leader

Apex - Spacecraft Manufacturing; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity sharing

100% company-paid healthcare

Comprehensive PTO package

401(k) with generous matching

8 weeks paid parental leave

Daily catered lunch

Monthly social gatherings

Luxury office setup

Collaboration with experts

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Los Angeles is seeking a Thermal Engineer to develop thermal models and validate analysis results for spacecraft systems. The ideal candidate will have a background in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and experience with thermal control systems. Join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing aerospace technology with competitive benefits including equity, comprehensive healthcare, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in thermal engineering, preferably in spacecraft.
• Proficiency with thermal vacuum testing and data acquisition systems.
• Working knowledge of 2-phase thermal control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain spacecraft-level thermal models using Ansys.
• Evaluate thermal analysis results for mission alignment.
• Design and execute thermal vacuum tests at component and system levels.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Thermal control systems

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Ansys Thermal Desktop

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Job description

A leading aerospace company in Los Angeles is seeking a Thermal Engineer to develop thermal models and validate analysis results for spacecraft systems. The ideal candidate will have a background in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and experience with thermal control systems. Join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing aerospace technology with competitive benefits including equity, comprehensive healthcare, and generous PTO.