Space Kinetic Corp.

Thermal Engineer

El Segundo, California

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About the role

This is not a role for someone looking for a traditional 40-hour work week.
They will ensure that comp o nents will operate within safe temperature ranges despite the extreme thermal environment of space.
Where You'll Be: - The position will be on site at our headquarters in El Segundo, CA.

Responsibilities

Space Kinetic is looking for a Thermal Engineer to assist with thermal analysis, hardware design, hardware acquisition, and test within the simulation group of the M echanical E ngineering department.
Thermal hardware design, analysis and test (MLI blankets, heaters, venting, heat pipes, sensors, etc…)
Work with mechanical teams to develop passive and active thermal control hardware for the system including radiators, heaters, heat pipes, surface coatings etc..
Technical document creation, including drawings, analysis reports, test plans, test procedures, test reports, and presentations for reviews, and document management
Design, plan, execute and document TVAC and Thermal Cycling tests
Design validation and verification (V&V) through analysis and test
Thermal design of satellite components, from initial high-level analysis down to validation of performance with ground tests and orbital data
Devise, build and run tests to validate the performance of the hardware in extreme conditions
Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance
Ability to work with minimal direction or support and to learn quickly; strong analytical skills; creative and innovative thinking; detail-oriented; calm under pressure; commitment to follow-through; enthusiastic with a talent for motivating others; receptive to criticism and open to others' ideas; and effective in written communication

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of 1-2 years of related experience.
Experience using space thermal analysis software similar to ANSYS Thermal Desktop Sinda/Fluint/RadCad, Siemens Space Systems Thermal or similar
Experience designing and acquiring MLI blankets or similar spacecraft hardware
Experience in spacecraft integration and testing
Experience in CAD software (Solidworks, CREO, AutoCAD)
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder).
Prior experience with spacecraft design

Compensation

Competitive Base Salary + Equity-Based Compensation

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary + Equity-Based Compensation
Highly Competitive PTO and Holiday Calendar
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Unique Performance-Based Bonus Structure

Company info

Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations - one that brings the advantages of proliferated drone technology (low-cost, operationally flexible, attainable, distributed) to space missions while reducing the ecosystem's reliance on consumable fuel. In a world where many companies are focused on incrementally improving the status quo, we are focused on creating something entirely different - an architecture underpinned by new first principles to meet the opportunities and challenges of the third space age head-on. Our goal is to move away from one-to-one space architectures - where each satellite in a constellation has one (or a small # of) primary payloads attached to the bus -- and unlock a 'one-to-many' system, where each satellite has a large number of payloads which can be deployed from their host spacecraft at high velocities without firing a thruster.
This is not a role for someone looking for a traditional 40-hour work week. Space Kinetic is building ambitious, first-of-its-kind technology, and that requires urgency, ownership, and a high level of commitment to changing the foundational assumptions for everything we do in space.
Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations - one that brings the advantages of proliferated drone technology (low-cost, operationally flexible, attainable, distributed) to space missions while reducing the ecosystem's reliance on consumable fuel.
In a world where many companies are focused on incrementally improving the status quo, we are focused on creating something entirely different - an architecture underpinned by new first principles to meet the opportunities and challenges of the third space age head-on.
Our goal is to move away from one-to-one space architectures - where each satellite in a constellation has one (or a small # of) primary payloads attached to the bus -- and unlock a 'one-to-many' system, where each satellite has a large number of payloads which can be deployed from their host spacecraft at high velocities without firing a thruster.
Space Kinetic is building ambitious, first-of-its-kind technology, and that requires urgency, ownership, and a high level of commitment to changing the foundational assumptions for everything we do in space.
They will work on passive and active thermal control systems.
Developmental testing of thermal interfaces and material characterization
Materials database creation and maintenance
Work closely with Structures, Electrical, GNC, Propulsion, and System Engineering functional teams
Map temperatures on structural finite element models
Interface with Manufacturing and Production to monitor component fabrication progress
Interface with integration and test group to monitor component integration and testing
Compilation of comprehensive parts lists using information from Bills of Materials (BOMs), engineering drawings, online databases, and data from subcontractors and suppliers
What It Takes:
Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of 1-2 years of related experience. Advanced Degrees (Master's or Ph.D.) in similar disciplines are highly valued with correspondingly lower experience requirements.
Operate and use lab tools and equipment.
Understanding orbital thermal environments

Equal opportunity

Space Kinetic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientati

Visa & Work Authorization

Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance

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