Senior Thermal Design Engineer

K2 Space (1 month ago)

Los Angeles, CAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$100,000 - $180,000Engineering

About this role

The Thermal Engineer will lead detailed thermal design and analysis for spacecraft subsystems, performing component- and vehicle-level thermal studies and driving thermal management strategy. The role includes developing models, supporting thermal test campaigns (including TVAC and thermal cycling), and working cross-functionally with mechanical, avionics, and GNC teams. This position is at a Series B space startup building large, high-powered satellite platforms and involves translating vendor/launcher inputs into thermal requirements.

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Required Skills

Thermal Analysis
Thermal Modeling
Thermal Testing
Thermal Design
Thermal Control
Thermal Vacuum
Thermal Cycling
Radiators
Heat Pipes
Heaters

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Qualifications

U.S. Person (ITAR)

About K2 Space

k2space.com

K2 Space develops a satellite bus that delivers the capabilities of large, high‑performance satellites at the price point and production speed of small satellites, breaking the historic correlation between mass and cost. Their multi‑orbit, high‑capability spacecraft are designed for commercial, scientific, and defense missions that need heavier payloads, longer lifetimes, and greater onboard performance than typical smallsats. K2 emphasizes rapid production and lower cost‑per‑kg through a scalable, purpose‑built architecture, enabling customers to field enterprise‑grade space systems faster and more affordably than with traditional large satellites.