# Sr. Spacecraft Thermal Engineer at Observable Space

- Company: Observable Space
- What the company does: Developer of a line of software-defined telescopes designed to improve space observation capabilities. Backed by Space Capital.
- Company website: https://observable.space
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $150K to $190K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-10
- Apply by: 2026-10-25
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/observable-space/e6114c3d-4da4-4af5-b7f4-0d1a1cac01bd
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/observable-space-sr-spacecraft-thermal-engineer/

## 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

Tags: Engineering