Thermal Engineer (II or III)

Menlo Ventures; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plan

PTO and paid holidays

401K and parental leave

Job summary

True Anomaly is seeking a Creative Thermal Engineer to develop spacecraft thermal solutions as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will work across mechanical, electrical, software, and automation disciplines to push innovative thermal designs forward.

The role requires 2+ years in space thermal analysis, proficiency with Thermal Desktop and SolidWorks, and strong communication skills. Onsite work at GravityWorks facilities in Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 2+ years of professional space thermal analysis and design.
• Experience with Thermal Desktop and SolidWorks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and automation engineers to develop thermal designs.
• Perform integrated thermal analysis for heater/radiator sizing and coatings.
• Conduct detailed thermal analysis over design reference missions.
• Create detail drawings for heaters, MLI, and thermal components.
• Assist with board-level thermal analysis.
• Coordinate thermal interfaces between subsystems.
• Support TVAC testing.
• Support on-orbit operations.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Space systems

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Thermal testing

Model correlation

SolidWorks

Thermal Desktop

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Master’s degree in aerospace

Tools

Thermal Desktop

SolidWorks

Job description

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

OUR VALUES

• Be the offset.We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
• What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
• It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.

YOUR MISSION

True Anomaly is looking for a creative Thermal Engineer to develop new spacecraft. In this role you will be work with a multi-disciplinary product team to rapidly develop and produce new space systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with a product focused team including mechanical, electrical, software, and automation engineers to rapidly develop revolutionary thermal designs
• Perform integrated thermal analysis to determine heater/radiator sizing and external coatings required to maintain all elements of the SV in thermal limits
• Perform thermal detailed analysis over variety of design reference missions (DRM’s)
• Design and help develop detail piece part and assembly drawings for heaters, MLI, and other thermal control components
• Assist with electronic board level thermal analysis
• Coordinate thermal interfaces between subsystems
• Support Thermal Vacuum and Thermal Cycle testing
• Support on orbit operations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• 2+ years of professional experience in space thermal analysis and design
• Demonstrated excellence in thermal vacuum testing and model correlation
• Thermal experience with spacecraft subcomponents such as optical payloads, mechanisms, structures, etc.
• Experience in tools such as Thermal Desktop and Solidworks
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong Desire to be accountable to day to day tasks, own mistakes, and drive balanced solutions to closure through sound technical solutions and a sense of urgency
• Strong Willingness to go above and beyond to achieve team success through task execution and collaboration

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in aerospace
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with little input on requirements or management oversight
• 5+ years of experience in development and production of space thermal systems

COMPENSATION

• Base Salaries: $95,000-$190,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance
• Work Location — this role will be fully onsite at our GravityWorks factory in Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA
• Work environment — the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job
• Physical demands — the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.