Spacecraft Thermal Engineer: High-Power & Space Cooling

Cowboy Space; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Cowboy Space Corp.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid parental leave

Daily lunch in the office

Job summary

Cowboy Space Corp. is seeking a Thermal Engineer in San Carlos, California. You will design thermal management solutions for space-based power systems, focusing on high-power laser systems and spacecraft electronics.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering, along with over 3 years of experience in spacecraft thermal systems. We offer a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $200,000, alongside equity options and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in thermal analysis and design of spacecraft thermal systems.
• Proficiency with thermal modeling software such as ANSYS Thermal Desktop.
• Experience designing thermal hardware like radiators and heat pipes.

Responsibilities

• Develop spacecraft thermal management architectures.
• Utilize thermal simulation tools to predict system behavior in space.
• Develop and execute thermal cycle tests to demonstrate components' flight-worthiness.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Spacecraft thermal systems

ANSYS Thermal Desktop

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Thermal Desktop

OpenTD

Job description

Cowboy Space Corp. is seeking a Thermal Engineer in San Carlos, California. You will design thermal management solutions for space-based power systems, focusing on high-power laser systems and spacecraft electronics.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering, along with over 3 years of experience in spacecraft thermal systems. We offer a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $200,000, alongside equity options and comprehensive benefits.