# Spacecraft Thermal Engineer (I/II) at Terran Orbital Corporation

- Company: Terran Orbital Corporation
- What the company does: Terran Orbital is an innovator and provider of picosatellites, CubeSats, and nanosatellites. They provide cost-effective end-to-end new space aerospace solutions for enterprises, universities, and government agencies. Backed by Space Capital.
- Company website: https://terranorbital.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Irvine, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $80K to $100K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-15
- Apply by: 2026-10-30
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/terranorbitalcorporation/jobs/4396849009
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/terran-orbital-corporation-spacecraft-thermal-engineer-i-ii/

## About the role

Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital, you’re not just part of the system – you’re a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation, we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nation’s defense and commercial missions.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelors in mechanical or aerospace engineering with a Thermal focus or similar discipline
- 0+ years of experience (Associate Engineer - Level 1) in thermal engineering or similar disciplines related to spacecraft
- 2+ years of experience (Engineer - Level 2) in thermal engineering or similar disciplines related to spacecraft
- Must have experience leading teams and mentoring entry-level engineers
- Proficiency with Thermal Desktop is a must
- Must possess an understanding of the basic principles of radiation and conduction heat transfer in conjunction with space environment heating effects and parameters associated with spaceflight applications

Tags: Thermal Analysis