Thermal Associate Engineer - Space Hardware (Summer 2027)

Astranis Space Technologies Corp.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. is seeking a Thermal Engineer Associate for Summer 2027 in Northern California. You will collaborate with the engineering team to design, analyze, build and test satellite hardware and software, focusing on thermal solutions and system integration.

Strong hands-on development and space hardware experience are valued. The role involves performing thermal analyses, supporting design trades, and planning thermal vacuum tests to meet mission requirements. U.S.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in mechanical, aerospace, or equivalent technical field.
• Passion for hardware development and hands-on design.
• Ability to design, build and test hardware from scratch.
• US Citizenship or Green Card required.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, build, and test satellite hardware and/or software with the engineering team.
• Support design trades balancing performance, resources, risk, cost and schedule.
• Perform thermal analysis from simplified to detailed on various hardware.
• Design, evaluate, procure and test thermal solutions (heaters, heat pipes, TIMs, coatings).
• Develop processes for integration and assembly ensuring thermal design intent.
• Plan and run thermal vacuum testing and verification at component and spacecraft level.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Hardware development

Design and testing

Space hardware

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/aerospace

Tools

CAD

ANSYS

Thermal Desktop

Job description

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. is seeking a Thermal Engineer Associate for Summer 2027 in Northern California. You will collaborate with the engineering team to design, analyze, build and test satellite hardware and software, focusing on thermal solutions and system integration.

Strong hands-on development and space hardware experience are valued. The role involves performing thermal analyses, supporting design trades, and planning thermal vacuum tests to meet mission requirements. U.S.