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Space Kinetic

Thermal Engineer

El Segundo, CaliforniaFrom $125kmidAdded today

About this role

Space Kinetic seeks a Thermal Engineer to design and validate thermal control systems for innovative space spacecraft. You'll manage passive and active thermal solutions, conduct analyses and testing, and collaborate with mechanical teams to ensure components operate reliably in space's extreme environment.

What you'll do

  • Design, analyze, and test thermal hardware including MLI blankets, heaters, heat pipes, venting systems, and sensors
  • Develop passive and active thermal control systems such as radiators, heaters, and surface coatings in collaboration with mechanical teams
  • Plan, execute, and document TVAC (thermal vacuum) and thermal cycling tests
  • Create technical documentation including drawings, analysis reports, test plans, procedures, and review presentations
  • Perform thermal modeling and simulation to predict component behavior in space environments
  • Conduct hardware acquisition and integration for thermal subsystems

What they're looking for

  • Thermal analysis and modeling
  • Passive and active thermal control system design
  • TVAC and thermal cycling test execution
  • Heat transfer and thermodynamics
  • Technical documentation and report writing
  • Hardware design and integration
  • Space systems engineering
  • CAD and thermal analysis software
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Space Kinetic

Space Kinetic builds innovative space technology and satellite systems, developing hardware and software for advanced space operations. The company is hiring electrical engineers, flight software engineers, test engineers, machinists, and leadership roles to design, prototype, and validate flight-ready aerospace systems.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience designing or analyzing passive thermal control systems for spacecraft or satellites.
  • Walk us through a thermal analysis project you led—what tools did you use and what were the key challenges?
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