Spacecraft Thermal Engineer

Core responsibilities for this role include:

• Lead the thermal design efforts for a complete spacecraft mission lifecycle
• Design and define requirements for spacecraft thermal management subsystems working closely with other subsystem leads
• Build and execute simulations to understand on-orbit thermal performance
• Implement thermal components into Muon's integrated systems modeling tools
• Design the thermal verification and validation approach for the spacecraft
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to validate hardware systems at both the unit level and spacecraft level

This role contributes to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world through climate monitoring and national security applications of satellite constellations.

Required qualifications and experience:

• B.S. or higher degree in an engineering field, preferably Mechanical
• Extensive experience as an individual contributor thermal engineer
• 5+ years of experience working on thermal design/simulation for spacecraft or aerospace systems
• Experience with Thermal Desktop
• Experience running thermal simulations for spacecraft
• Experience designing and executing thermal tests (e.g. TVAC) for spacecraft
• Excellent communication, presentation, and coordination skills
• A dedication to decision making based on the most important factors and data
• Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new challenges each week

Compensation and benefits include:

• Salary range of $144,000 - $177,000
• Competitive equity grant
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Short & long term disability and life insurance
• Three weeks paid vacation for new employees
• 12 paid holidays
• Unlimited sick time
• Paid parental leave

Muon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data for climate monitoring and national security applications, dedicated to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world.