Developer of a line of software-defined telescopes designed to improve space observation capabilities. Backed by Space Capital.
About the role
We are seeking a highly-motivated and hands-on Senior Spacecraft Thermal Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll design and develop thermal control systems for telescope platforms and spacecraft. You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team of optical, electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to ensure thermal stability and performance for ground-based and potential future space-based deployment.
What they're looking for
- Experience with spacecraft thermal control systems and space environments (LEO, GEO, or deep space)
- Understanding of FEA (ANSYS, Nastran, etc.), tolerance analysis, and DFM principles
- Experience with thermal vacuum (TVAC) testing, thermal cycling, and model correlation
- Grasp of materials, coatings, surface properties, and thermal interface design
- Understanding of system engineering workflows, interface control documents, and verification processes
- Experience working in fast-paced, early-stage or startup environments
More about this role
At Observable Space, we're redefining how humanity observes and connects with the universe. We're a vertically integrated, high-growth, space technology company building industry-leading precision optics platforms for Earth and in space. Our systems are trusted by thousands of customers, including NASA, JPL, SpaceX, Boeing, RTX, the US Space Force and the U.S. Department of War, leading research institutions and international partners.
We combine precision opto-mechanical hardware, embedded compute, cloud orchestration, and developer-friendly APIs into world class products at scale with in-house manufacturing. From advanced ground stations, on-orbit sensor suites, free space optical lasercom, to distributed compute platforms, we deliver the foundational systems enabling continuous, real-time navigation, observation, and communication in space.
Observable Space is backed by top-tier institutional investors including Lux Capital, Upfront Ventures, RTX Ventures, Detroit Venture Partners and Embedded Ventures. To learn more, visit observable.space .
We are seeking a highly-motivated and hands-on Senior Spacecraft Thermal Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll design...
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