Turion Space · 1 month ago
Senior Thermal Engineer
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expTurion Space is building spacecraft to secure Earth and expand humanity’s reach beyond it. They are seeking a Senior Thermal Engineer to lead the design, analysis, testing, and implementation of satellite systems, working closely with the team to maximize satellite capabilities.
AerospaceInformation TechnologyManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead thermal design of hardware, from initial high-level layout and analysis down to validation of performance with ground tests
Consult with other disciplines as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Thermal Analysis
Provide ongoing mentorship to junior engineers
Automate workflow to reduce engineering investment in the design cycle
Build and control system-level thermal models
Execute thermal design trades to maximize satellite mission performance
Select in-house testing equipment and external testing facilities
Design and execute TVAC testing, including thermal balances
Perform hand-calculations and compare results against model outputs
Pursue operational simplicity
Produce quality documentation of your work to reduce miss-rate and improve efficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
5+ years of experience in the Space industry as a Thermal Engineer
Expertise with Thermal Desktop
Proficiency performing hand calculations
Experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
Must be able to obtain Secret and/or TS/SCI clearance
Preferred
Master's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Experience guiding junior engineers and providing constructive feedback
A passion for working in small, fast-moving teams
Benefits
Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success
Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan to help you plan for your future.
Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.
Company
Turion Space
Turion Space designs, builds, and operates DROID satellites to address pressing national security needs.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$27.82MKey Investors
Veteran Ventures Capital
2024-12-02Series A· $20M
2022-03-01Seed· $1.5M
2021-09-01Seed· $6.2M
Leadership Team
P
Patryk Wiatr
Co-Founder & CIO
T
Tyler James Pierce
Co-Founder, President
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