Thermal Design Engineer, Project Kuiper (Satellites)
Location
Redmond, WA
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Consumer Electronics
Type
Salary
$105,000 - $185,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-06-04
Responsibilities
- Support architectural trades with thermal analysis for spacecraft and subsystems.
- Perform detailed analysis of Bus and Payload subsystems and components.
- Develop automated scripts for rapid analysis updates.
- Design and select heat pipes for bus and payload components.
- Define and execute thermal testing setups and correlate results.
- Document design evolution and prepare materials for design reviews.
- Collaborate with various engineering disciplines to optimize design performance.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
- 3+ years of experience with thermal analysis software.
- 1+ year experience with test planning and results correlation.
- 1+ year experience with thermal control hardware and materials.
- Proficiency in thermal simulation software and programming languages.
- Advanced degree preferred (Master’s or PhD) in a relevant field.
- Experience with spacecraft thermal design and hardware development.
