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Founded in 2021, Muon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data. Our revolutionary, integrated technology stack enables customers to optimize every dimension of their missions for faster time-to-orbit and superior constellation remote sensing performance. Our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale. From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world.
Spacecraft Thermal Engineer
Location
California
Posted
156 days ago
Salary
$144K - $177K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Spacecraft Thermal Engineer
Muon Space
• Lead the thermal design efforts for a complete spacecraft mission lifecycle • Design and define requirements for spacecraft thermal management subsystems working closely with other subsystem leads • Build and execute simulations to understand on-orbit thermal performance • Implement thermal components into Muon’s integrated systems modeling tools • Design the thermal verification and validation approach for the spacecraft • Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to validate hardware systems at both the unit level and spacecraft level
Job Requirements
- B.S. or higher degree in an engineering field, preferably Mechanical
- Extensive experience as an individual contributor thermal engineer
- 5+ years of experience working on thermal design/simulation for spacecraft or aerospace systems
- Experience with Thermal Desktop
- Experience running thermal simulations for spacecraft
- Experience designing and executing thermal tests (e.g. TVAC) for spacecraft
- Excellent communication, presentation, and coordination skills
- A dedication to decision making based on the most important factors and data
- Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new challenges each week
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- short & long term disability
- life insurance
- three weeks paid vacation
- 12 paid holidays
- unlimited sick time
- paid parental leave
- equity compensation
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