Quantumspacellc
Thermal Engineer III - Spacecraft Programs
Rockville, MD or Hawthorne, CA · Mid · Full-time
Work authorization required$140k-$200kDetected 10 days ago
Thermal AnalysisPCB DesignSystems EngineeringMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringMentoring
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About the role
- Quantum Space is redefining mobility and maneuverability in space.
- Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.
Responsibilities
- Join us in building the next generation of spacecraft.
- Ownership - Lead spacecraft thermal architecture end-to-end, from modeling to flight readiness.
- Innovation - Develop advanced thermal solutions and shape next-gen modeling and test workflows.
- Impact - Ensure spacecraft survive and perform in space, directly influencing mission success.
- Lead development of high-fidelity spacecraft thermal models for prediction of on-orbit performance
- Own spacecraft-level thermal architecture, including active and passive thermal control design
- Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering teams to ensure spacecraft designs meet thermal requirements
- Support thermal vacuum (TVAC) test planning, execution, correlation, and troubleshooting
- Develop tools, workflows, and standards within the thermal ecosystem to improve efficiency and repeatability of future programs
- Review and approve component and assembly designs for thermal flight readiness
Requirements
- To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
- Advanced proficiency in Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT, or equivalent thermal analysis tools
- Experience with spacecraft flight hardware, integration, and thermal vacuum testing
- Ability to lead technical efforts and operate with a high degree of autonomy
- Experience with spacecraft operations, thermal limits, and anomaly resolution
- Experience with heat pipes, loop heat pipes, radiators, and advanced thermal hardware
Compensation
- $140,000 - 200,000
- The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors.
- Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.
- Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Quantum Space's total compensation package.
Benefits
- Compensation - Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, HSA, 401(k) matching, and equity sharing.
Company info
- Generate simplified models, thermal environments, and interface documentation for suppliers and customers
Visa & Work Authorization
- citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U
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