Thermal Associate Engineer (Fall 2026)

About this role

Astranis is seeking a Thermal Associate Engineer for a 12-week salaried position to support the design, analysis, and testing of satellite thermal systems. You'll work on complex hardware projects including propulsion components, batteries, and electronics, with opportunities to contribute to satellites destined for orbit.

What you'll do

• Perform thermal analysis on satellite components including propulsion systems, batteries, electronics, RF components, and PCBs at varying levels of fidelity
• Design, evaluate, and test thermal solutions such as heaters, heat pipes, and thermal interface materials
• Collaborate with engineering teams on design trades balancing performance, resources, risk, cost, and schedule
• Develop integration and assembly procedures to ensure thermal design requirements are met
• Plan and execute thermal vacuum testing at component and spacecraft levels
• Support hardware design, build, and test activities in a fast-paced environment

What they're looking for

• Thermal analysis and design
• CAD software
• Thermal analysis software (ANSYS, Thermal Desktop preferred)
• Electronics systems design and packaging
• Hardware prototyping and testing
• Technical problem-solving
• Mechanical or aerospace engineering fundamentals
• Integration and assembly processes

Benefits

• Work on cutting-edge satellite technology
• Hands-on involvement with hardware destined for space
• Mentorship and meaningful project responsibility
• Base salary of $1,925 per week
• Potential path to full-time employment
• Access to 153,000 sq. ft. engineering facility