Senior Thermal Engineer - ispace, inc.
Englewood, CO 80110
About the Job
ispace, inc. is a global lunar resource development company with the vision, Expand our Planet. Expand our Future. specializing in designing and building lunar landers and rovers. ispace aims to extend the sphere of human life into space and create a sustainable world by providing high-frequency, low-cost transportation services to the Moon. The company has offices in Japan, Luxembourg, and the United States and is growing rapidly. ispace Technologies U.S., based in Englewood, Colorado, focuses on high-capacity payload lunar landers.
With locations in the U.S., Japan, and Europe, ispace is positioned to be a global leader in the exploration and development of the moon. Let's go to the moon together! Our team is growing, and we are actively looking for great people to join the ispace mission.
ispace Technologies, US is a looking for a highly motivated and talented Senior Thermal Engineer to join its new team.
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Key Responsibilities
- Design spacecraft thermal control systems
- Develop thermal models and conduct analysis to inform component sizing, selection, and specification
- Support design work including trade studies, material, component, manufacturing process selection, and design validation
- Write and present technical reports
- Support the development of environmental test plans and help execute them to verify thermal system performance
- Maintain proactive coordination between teams to balance and achieve project goal
- Coordinate with vendors, stakeholders and customers to ensure the thermal system meets the performance requirements
Basic Requirements/Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline with focus on systems and control. We will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
- 5+ years of experience in the design of aerospace applications
- Experience designing and/or analyzing thermal control systems for a spacecraft
- Proficient thermal analysis tools (Thermal Desktop preferred) and CAD (Solidworks preferred)
- Comfortable with change, fast-paced environment, and learning new things
- Team-centered mindset, with a focus on collaborating with and supporting those around you
- Effective communication skills to strengthen cross-functional interactions and team support
- Proactive attitude, team player, and strong sense of ownership for their scope
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience with spacecraft thermal control systems
- Knowledge of mechanical design, material selection, and fabrication processes for spaceflight hardware or equivalent
- Experience with FEA (Simcenter preferred)
- Experience running and operating spacecraft environmental tests
- Experience working for Aerospace/Space Prime or sub-contractor strongly preferred
- Experience in startup environment a plus
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work in a fast-paced design and development environment
- Schedule may vary depending on program development needs; flexibility required
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary based upon experience - $115,000-$135,000. The salary posted is a targeted range for budget of position. Base compensation can be negotiated and will be commensurate with experience, skills, education, and training.
- Medical/vision/dental health benefits (Some 100% company paid options available for employee only)
- Hybrid work schedule
- Company-paid public transportation on RTD buses and light rail (RTD EcoPass)
- Paid vacation (18 days), Sick days (6 days), Holidays (14 paid holidays)
- 401(k)
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
ispace is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with ispace is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
All applicants who are offered employment with ispace US will be subject to a background investigation. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation conducted in accordance with Company policies and all applicable laws.
ispace Technologies, US, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.
ispace Technologies, US, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program.
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