Portal Space Systems
The Thermal Analysis Engineer at Portal Space Systems will develop and maintain an integrated whole‑spacecraft thermal model, using tools such as Thermal Desktop and SINDA/FLUINT to guide design, testing, and verification. The role involves predicting temperature margins, sizing heaters, tracking power budgets, and correlating model predictions with thermal‑vacuum test data, while producing clear analysis reports for design and flight readiness reviews.
Portal Space Systems is an aerospace company developing Supernova, a solar-thermal spacecraft engineered for rapid, sustained maneuverability across orbital regimes from LEO to Cislunar space. Their proprietary Solar Thermal Propulsion (STP) technology delivers up to 6 km/s of delta-v, offering on-demand autonomy and real-time control without the need for nuclear reactors. The company serves national security, commercial, and scientific missions with capabilities including orbital repositioning, rendezvous and servicing, and payload delivery.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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