Senior Thermal Engineer Job at Astranis Space Technologies, San Francisco, CA

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  • Astranis Space Technologies
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Join to apply for the Senior Thermal Engineer role at Astranis Space Technologies 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Senior Thermal Engineer role at Astranis Space Technologies Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. As a team, we’ve launched five satellites into orbit, signed ten commercial deals worth over $1 billion in revenue, raised over $750 million from top global investors, and recruited a team of over 400 world-class engineers. We all work out of our (legendary) San Francisco office, which was once used to build ships during the World Wars. Our satellites, which operate from geostationary orbit (GEO), weigh only 400 kg and utilize a proprietary software-defined radio payload. Each satellite can connect over two million people, and we’re very excited for the impact we’ll soon have in the Philippines, Peru, Mexico, and more! Backed by substantial funding and a passionate, collaborative team, we offer a rewarding work environment where you'll learn and make a significant impact, no matter where you are in your career. Senior Thermal Engineer As an Astranis Senior Thermal Engineer, you will design, evaluate and test thermal solutions ranging from electronic chips to full spacecraft thermal vacuum tests. You must have a strong problem-solving background as well as hands-on testing skills. Experience with spacecraft or printed circuit board thermal mitigation are benefits but not required. Role Identify feasible thermal architectures and mature designs through conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases using practical passive and active thermal control techniques. Take charge of design trades that successfully balance performance margins, resource use, risk, cost, and schedule. Perform thermal analysis to varying degrees of fidelity (simplified to detailed) on a variety of different types of hardware such as propulsion components, batteries, high powered electronics, RF components, mechanisms, and printed circuit boards (PCBs). Design, evaluate, procure and test thermal solutions such as heaters, heat pipes, thermal interface materials, and surface coatings. Develop processes and procedures for integration and assembly which ensure thermal design intent is met. Collaborate with the integration and test team in the installation of thermal hardware as needed. Plan and run thermal vacuum testing and verification at the component and spacecraft level. Mentor and support junior engineers. Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team. Requirements Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or physics 6+ years of experience in a thermal/mechanical role Experience in thermal analysis and thermally-constrained design; computational thermal design experience (finite methods) is not required but highly preferred Proficiency with mechanical CAD A passion and enthusiasm for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria. Bonus Experience with Thermal Desktop Experience with ANSYS Mechanical or ANSYS IcePak Experience with Electronics Packaging and Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design Experience building and operating high vacuum systems Experience designing for a vacuum environment or environments with large temperature swings What we offer: All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. Base pay is a single component of Astranis's total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, high quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(K) retirement, and free on-site catered meals. Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position. Base Salary

$145,000—$180,000 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, Or Refugee/Asylee Status Required (To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Space Research and Technology Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Astranis Space Technologies by 2x Get notified about new Thermal Engineer jobs in San Francisco, CA . Hayward, CA $70,000.00-$120,000.00 2 months ago Thermal Associate Engineer (Summer 2025) San Francisco, CA $100,000.00-$300,000.00 2 weeks ago Senior Mechanical Engineer - Thermal Systems Modeling and Simulation Engineer (simulation focused) Design Engineer - Thermal Systems - Propulsion San Francisco, CA $130,000.00-$200,000.00 6 days ago San Francisco, CA $170,000.00-$240,000.00 1 day ago Power Generation Mechanical Engineering Leader Redwood City, CA $60,000.00-$150,000.00 2 months ago Staff Mechanical Engineer - Power Electronics San Francisco, CA $170,000.00-$220,000.00 3 weeks ago Senior Vehicle Systems Engineer (Mechanical) San Francisco, CA $175,000.00-$230,000.00 9 months ago Power Generation Mechanical Engineering Leader San Francisco, CA $125,000.00-$200,000.00 1 day ago Design Engineer - Structures and Materials - Propulsion San Francisco, CA $130,000.00-$200,000.00 6 days ago San Francisco, CA $87,000.00-$102,000.00 4 months ago Redwood City, CA $110,000.00-$180,000.00 2 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Astranis Space Technologies

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Permanent employment, Full time, Summer work, Flexible hours,

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