SpaceX
Thermal Engineer (Starlink)
About this role
SpaceX is looking for a Thermal Engineer to join the Starlink team in Bastrop, TX. The role involves designing, testing, and validating thermal systems for advanced hardware, including next-generation antennas and consumer products, ensuring optimal performance under a range of conditions.
What you'll do
- Design thermal systems for phased arrays and gateways
- Conduct detail thermal simulations and lab testing
- Run tests to validate hardware performance in extreme conditions
- Automate design workflow for operational efficiency
- Analyze designs for performance and robustness improvements
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- 1+ years of mechanical or electromechanical design experience
- Proficiency in MATLAB and Python
- Experience with Thermal Desktop and ANSYS Workbench
- Knowledge of chip thermal design tools like Flotherm or Icepak
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to meet tight deadlines
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SpaceX
SpaceX develops advanced spacecraft and satellite systems, including the Starshield government satellite constellation and Starfall re-entry cargo capsule for global delivery. The company is hiring engineers in avionics integration, software test automation, mechanical design, and hardware reliability to validate flight-critical systems and ensure mission success.
- Website
- spacex.com