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:
2025-07-18
Responsibilities
- Support architectural trades with preliminary thermal analysis.
- Perform detailed analysis of Bus and Payload subsystems.
- Develop automated scripts for rapid analysis updates.
- Design and select heat pipes for components.
- Define and execute thermal testing setups.
- Conduct testing of prototypes for design feedback.
- Document design evolution and prepare materials for design reviews.
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 in development of thermal control hardware.
- 1+ year experience with thermal simulation software.
- Advanced degree preferred (Master’s or PhD).
- Experience with spacecraft thermal design and CAD skills.
