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Thermal Engineer at a16z - ApplyBlast

Thermal Engineer

a16z

3 months ago

Culver City, California, United States

Onsite

Full Time

Senior

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The role focuses on designing and analyzing thermal control for a space-based optical terminal, ensuring sub‑micron alignment stability across real deployment sites and future flight payloads. The engineer will develop thermal models, manage heat loads from high‑power amplifiers and electronics, and collaborate with optomechanical and satellite systems teams to deliver a field‑ and orbit‑survivable solution.

Responsibilities

Design and analyze thermal control for optical terminals
Develop thermal budgets and interfaces for flight payload
Conduct hands‑on thermal testing and model correlation

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About a16z

a16z.com

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California, United States

Company Size

201-500 employees

Founded

2009

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Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a Silicon Valley venture capital firm that invests in bold founders and entrepreneurs building the future through technology. It backs companies across stages and sectors—consumer, enterprise, fintech, crypto/web3, biotech, and climate—providing capital plus operational support such as recruiting, marketing, policy, and technical expertise. Known for the thesis "Software Is Eating the World," a16z also produces research, podcasts, and content to support founders and shape industry discourse. The firm manages multiple funds and leverages a large network of operators, engineers, and investors to accelerate startup growth.