Senior Thermal Analyst

Astranis(8 days ago)

San Francisco, CAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$140,000 - $180,000Engineering

About this role

Astranis is seeking a Senior Thermal Engineer to serve as the technical authority on thermal modeling and simulation for space hardware. The role involves virtual validation of spacecraft thermal systems, collaborating with design teams, and ensuring analysis accuracy. The position focuses on high-fidelity thermal analysis, model correlation, and team mentorship.

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Required Skills

thermal Desktop
Ansys Mechanical
Icepak
Heat Transfer
Thermodynamics
FEA
Thermal Analysis
CAD
Python
MATLAB

Qualifications

BS in Engineering or Physics
6+ years of experience

About Astranis

astranis.com

Astranis designs, builds, and operates small, high-orbit satellites and dedicated satellite networks to deliver flexible, resilient, high‑speed communications for commercial and government customers worldwide. The company pioneered a new class of compact yet powerful high‑orbit spacecraft that use modern digital processing to replace legacy, oversized megasats. Astranis has multiple satellites on orbit, more than ten on contract, and over $1 billion in satellite services sold. Customers choose Astranis for faster deployment, lower cost, and a network‑centric approach to delivering tailored connectivity where terrestrial infrastructure is limited.

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