Mechanical Thermal Engineer

Overview Energy
Any Location, VA
Category Engineering
Job Description
Energy is a mission-driven team committed to delivering space-based solar power to the world. We operate at the intersection of space and clean energy, providing continuous baseload power 24/7 without seasonality or the need for batteries. The Mechanical Thermal Engineer will serve as a technical leader responsible for the thermal design, analysis, and testing of spacecraft systems operating in harsh space and ground environments.

Requirements

  • Perform spacecraft thermal design and analyses at the board, component, subsystem, and system levels
  • Develop spacecraft and subsystem thermal models to predict thermal loads, temperature gradients, and margins for system design
  • Lead thermal design and development activities for space-based environments and payload-level integration
  • Create and evaluate design concepts using thermal analysis and FEA tools such as Thermal Desktop, ANSYS, or equivalent
  • Design passive and active thermal control systems, including heat pipes, radiators, thermal blankets, coatings, heater tapes, and thermistors
  • Conduct thermal design and analysis for complex mechanical hardware, including precision mechanisms, electromechanical devices, and electronics packaging
  • Support the design, fabrication, and installation of Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) blankets
  • Lead and participate in environmental test campaigns, including thermal vacuum testing and thermal balance testing

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage
  • Health and wellness stipend
  • 6 weeks of paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Employer 401K matching
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