Space Thermal Engineer - Design, Analysis and Testing

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous time off

Professional development reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A defense technology company in California is seeking a Thermal Analyst to own thermal design and analysis for space hardware. You will utilize your expertise in heat transfer and thermal simulation tools to define robust architectures and conduct hands-on prototyping. The role demands a degree in engineering or applied physics, as well as U.S. Person status due to export control regulations. This position offers a competitive salary range of $166,000—$220,000 and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of heat transfer in an academic and/or professional setting.
• Hands-on experience prototyping hardware and conducting thermal tests.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.

Responsibilities

• Own the thermal design, analysis, test, and associated component vendor management.
• Define good thermal architecture to withstand space environments.
• Present thermal status at formal reviews internally and with customers.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Heat transfer knowledge

Prototyping experience

CAD experience

Programming in Python or MATLAB

Education

BS, MS, or higher degree in engineering, applied physics, or hard science

Tools

Thermal Desktop

Siemens NX

Job description

A defense technology company in California is seeking a Thermal Analyst to own thermal design and analysis for space hardware. You will utilize your expertise in heat transfer and thermal simulation tools to define robust architectures and conduct hands-on prototyping. The role demands a degree in engineering or applied physics, as well as U.S. Person status due to export control regulations. This position offers a competitive salary range of $166,000—$220,000 and comprehensive benefits.