AdAstra Talent Advisors ยท 3 weeks ago
Thermal Design Engineer
Denver Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $180K/yr
8+ years expAdAstra Talent Advisors is focused on building the future of space technology by developing reusable satellite platforms. They are seeking a Thermal Design Engineer to lead the development of spacecraft thermal management systems, bridging analysis and hardware ownership while solving complex challenges in commercial spaceflight.
Hiring Manager
Andrew Aho
Responsibilities
You'll lead the thermal design, analysis, and execution of our spacecraft thermal control systems, including:
Managing technical interfaces with aerothermal teams for reentry analysis
Developing and validating thermal models for both orbital and reentry phases
Designing thermal management systems for orbital and hypersonic reentry conditions
Creating spacecraft thermal control systems for extended orbital operations
Leading selection and qualification for thermal management systems
Driving execution of development, qualification and acceptance test campaigns
Collaborating with mechanical and electrical teams on thermal design criteria
Working with vendors to develop custom thermal components systems
Qualification
Required
BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field
8+ years of spacecraft thermal engineering experience
Proven track record designing and qualifying thermal control systems through multiple successful missions
Strong understanding of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermal analysis tools
Fundamental understanding of mechanical and electrical first principles and design methodologies outside the thermal domain
Experience with Thermal Desktop
Expertise in spacecraft thermal control techniques and technologies
Demonstrated ability to excel in dynamic, high-stakes engineering environments
Preferred
MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Direct experience with hypersonic vehicle or reentry system thermal analysis
Background in thermal protection system design and testing
Experience with aerothermal analysis tools (FIAT, CBAERO or similar)
Early-stage startup experience
Benefits
Medical, vision & dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Company
AdAstra Talent Advisors
AdAstra finds the people you need to change the world.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Seyka Mejeur
Founder, CEO, Advisor
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