Spacecraft Thermal Engineer: High-Performance Radiators
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is seeking a passionate Thermal Engineer to design, analyze, and integrate advanced heat rejection systems for in-space hardware. You will develop radiators, heat pipes, cold plates, and pumped loops, applying CFD and thermal modeling to ensure mission success in the harsh space environment. You will work with cross-disciplinary teams, perform orbital-thermal analyses, and support hardware lifecycle from concept through testing. #J-18808-Ljbffr
$129k - $171k
...not years.About the TeamThe Thermal Engineering team enables Anduril's rapid... ...ensuring advanced defense systems perform reliably in demanding real-... .... The team works across high-power, tightly integrated... ...composites.Experience with radiation modeling tools such as NEQAIR...PerformanceFull timeWork experience placementImmediate start- ...worldwide. We are seeking a Senior Thermal Engineer to own thermal architecture... ...significant heat from high-power beamforming electronics... ...to product reliability and performance: the terminal must sustain full... ...of convection, radiation, and conduction paths to the...PerformanceWorldwide
$107.14k - $149.99k
...responsible for thermal analysis for the... ...and responsible engineers from vehicle and... ...vehicle thermal performance in worst case conditions... ...with modeling spacecraft thermal performance... ...as coldplates, radiators, heat exchangers,... ...and developing a highly qualified and dedicated...PerformancePermanent employmentTemporary workLocal area- ...Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting... ...next-generation spacecraft that push the boundaries of performance and capability in orbit... ...passionate and skilled Thermal Engineer to focus on... ...on designing high-performance space radiators. This role involves...PerformancePermanent employmentTemporary workLocal area
$156.8k - $219.52k
...operations worldwide. We are seeking a Senior Thermal Engineer to lead the thermal design and... ...role is central to ensuring reliable performance of high‑power, high‑frequency antenna systems... ...or equivalent, covering conduction, radiation, and convection regimes as...PerformanceTemporary workLocal areaWorldwide$130.71k - $182.99k
...operations. We are looking for a Thermal Engineer to own the thermal design of... ...you can put in orbit. High power density across hundreds... ...conduction to structure and radiation to space. The arrays operate... ...design that governs performance: mounting and preload, interface...PerformancePermanent employmentTemporary workLocal area- ...seeking a Senior Satellite Thermal Engineer to serve as the... ...You own the thermal performance of your LRU, you define... ...covering conduction, radiation, and convection as... ...operations across all spacecraft mission phases Minimum... ...with logic-heavy or highly parameterized Thermal...PerformancePermanent employmentTemporary workLocal areaWorldwide
- ...a passionate and innovative thermal engineer looking to help develop state... ...strategies that support performance, reliability, and scalability... ...transfer (conduction, convection, radiation) and fluid mechanics, with... .... Experience leading high altitude aircraft avionics cooling...PerformanceFull timeTemporary workPart timeWorldwide
- ...part of making that happen! Join our highly motivated team that's doing hardware design... ...add value to the projects we work on. Thermal engineers typically work with ID and ME to... ...that help define the architecture and performance of our hardware products. As a thermal...PerformanceFlexible hours
$107.14k - $149.99k
...Sr. Avionics Hardware Engineer - Spacecraft SystemsApplylocations... ...and environments, thermal and fluids management... ...distribution architectures.* Perform hands-on fabrication,... ...principles of radiation hardening (TID, SEE)... ...automotive, or other high-reliability applications...PerformancePermanent employmentTemporary workLocal area- ...Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting... ...data center - the thermal architecture -... ...the highest-power spacecraft ever built. You... ...to operate with a high degree of autonomy... ...interface: to the radiator Lead the hard trades: performance, mass, cost, reliability...PerformancePermanent employmentTemporary workLocal area
$130k - $200k
...Senior Thermal EngineerShield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech... ...passionate and innovative thermal engineer looking to help develop state... ...(conduction, convection, radiation) and fluid mechanics.Strong understanding... ...discipline.Experience with high altitude aircraft avionics...Temporary workPart timeWorldwide- ...Materials & Processes Engineer to establish and... ...process controls across spacecraft bus systems and RF/... ..., mechanical, thermal, and optical performance from design through... ...materials for vacuum, radiation, atomic oxygen, and... ...manufacturing teams to enable high-rate, repeatable #J...Performance
- ...is an early‑stage, high‑impact engineering environment. You will... ...ROLE We are seeking a Spacecraft Solar Array Engineer... ..., and in‑orbit performance optimization of spacecraft... ...Perform electrical, thermal, and structural... ...array assemblies Model radiation effects, thermal...PerformancePermanent employmentSeasonal workImmediate startRelocation package
- ...Blue Origin is searching for a Senior Thermal Engineer to lead the thermal design and analysis of advanced phased array antenna systems. This key role ensures reliable performance of high-frequency antenna systems while working collaboratively across various teams. The...Performance
- ...Environmental Control Systems & Thermal, you will directly lead and... ...candidate is an experienced engineering manager who can set clear priorities... ...strong engineers, create a high technical bar, and help the... ...aircraft, or other high-performance aerospace programs. Experience...PerformanceFull timeTemporary workPart timeWorldwide
$121.02k - $169.43k
...! This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design... ...of a small team of engineers, you will perform thermal analysis to support the design and... ...attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force....PerformancePermanent employmentTemporary workLocal areaImmediate start$145.19k - $203.26k
...Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin... ...As an integral part of the Radiation Effects team, you will lead... ...collection, and data processing is highly desirable. Responsibilities... ...with industry standards. Perform and lead radiation tests at...PerformancePermanent employmentTemporary workLocal area$121.02k - $169.43k
...of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin's mission... ...design. As an integral part of our highly trained team of Radiation Engineers, you will lead the charge... ...test facilities to schedule and perform tests. Maintain Blue's radiation test...PerformancePermanent employmentTemporary workLocal area$146k - $194k
...in months, not years.About the TeamThe Thermal Engineering team's work is essential to support... ...rapid innovation cycle and maintain the performance and reliability of advanced defense technologies... ...and operational deployment, ensuring high-performance, resilient systems that...PerformanceFull timeWork experience placementImmediate start$159.2k - $215.3k
...are looking for an exceptional engineer who combines superb technical... ...schematic capture to meet performance and reliability targets. • Lead... ...define requirements, drive high-quality hardware designs, and... ...enclosures - Experience with radiation-tolerant design or qualification...PerformancePermanent employmentFull timeFlexible hours$121.02k - $169.43k
...the lunar surface. As a Test Engineer working with a hardworking... ...disciplinary engineering (fluids, thermal, mechanical, and electrical/... ..., qualification, acceptance, performance, and environmental testing.... ...retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work...PerformancePermanent employmentTemporary workFor subcontractorLocal areaRelocation$121.02k - $169.43k
...This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design... ...of a small team of engineers, you will perform thermal analysis to support the design and... ...attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue...PerformancePermanent employmentTemporary workLocal area$145k - $175k
...attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work... ..., state, or local law. Senior Thermal Analysis Engineer Zeno is seeking a highly motivated... ...validation through analysis and testing. Perform sensitivity studies and design trades...PerformancePermanent employmentFull timeContract workWork experience placementWork at officeLocal areaRemote workRelocation packageMonday to FridayFlexible hours$156.8k - $219.52k
...Lunar Lander Thermal EngineerAt Blue Origin, we envision... ...and assembly thermal performance using a broad spectrum... ...or aerospace engineering or equivalent on-the-job experience in the spacecraft design industry8 years... ...retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated...PerformancePermanent employmentTemporary workLocal area- ...SET Development seeks a Spacecraft Solar Array Engineer to lead design, development, qualification and in-orbit performance optimization of spacecraft PV systems from concept through... ...an immediate opening in an early-stage, high‑impact program with competitive #J-18808-...PerformanceImmediate start
$121.02k - $169.43k
## Avionics DFI Engineer IIIApplylocations:... ...data reduction for performance analysis and... ...vehicle structure, thermal soak, and stray-light... .../shock, EMI/EMC, radiation (TID/SEL/SEU per... ...launch vehicles, spacecraft, or landers*... ...and developing a highly qualified and dedicated...PerformancePermanent employmentTemporary workFor contractorsLocal area$121.02k - $169.43k
...advance our mission.As a project engineer, you will share in the team's impact on all aspects of spacecraft integration by collaborating... ...to detail and high level of accuracyExperience with... ...basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the...PerformancePermanent employmentTemporary workWork at officeLocal area$120k - $175k
...delivering secure, high-bandwidth optical... ...Electronics Engineer role is responsible... ...that meet rigorous performance standards for... ...and validation of spacecraft power electronics... ...budgets, efficiency, thermal performance, and... ...Experience with radiation-tolerant design and...PerformancePermanent employmentWork at officeLocal areaRelocation package$150k - $200k
Senior Avionics Engineer (Seattle) Cowboy Space Corp.... ...to delivering secure, high-bandwidth optical data... ...solutions that meet rigorous performance standards for space... ..., mechanical, and thermal engineers) to ensure seamless... ...-vacuum, vibration, radiation). Experience working...PerformancePermanent employmentWork at officeLocal areaRelocation package
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