Spacecraft Thermal Engineer — Equity & Impact

Apex; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Apex

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Competitive 401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Daily lunch and snacks

Community events

Flexible desk setup

Job summary

Apex in Los Angeles is seeking a Thermal Engineer to design, analyze, and optimize spacecraft thermal systems. The role involves developing thermal models, collaborating with engineers, and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards. Candidates should have 3+ years of thermal modeling experience, a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, and familiarity with thermal testing methodologies. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including equity, healthcare, PTO, and a supportive office environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in radiative and conductive thermal modeling of spacecraft systems.
• Strong understanding of thermal margin definitions and aerospace thermal control standards.
• Experience with thermal cycling and thermal vacuum testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain spacecraft-level thermal models using Ansys Thermal Desktop.
• Collaborate with subsystem engineers to design thermal control systems.
• Evaluate thermal analysis results for compliance with standards.
• Plan and manage thermal testing campaigns.
• Develop passive and active thermal management hardware.

Skills

Thermal modeling

Thermal testing

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Ansys Thermal Desktop

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Python

C/C++

Matlab

Job description

Apex in Los Angeles is seeking a Thermal Engineer to design, analyze, and optimize spacecraft thermal systems. The role involves developing thermal models, collaborating with engineers, and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards. Candidates should have 3+ years of thermal modeling experience, a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, and familiarity with thermal testing methodologies. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including equity, healthcare, PTO, and a supportive office environment.