Thermal-Hydraulics Engineer
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Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Aerospace, SpaceIndustries
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience with satellite thermal design and analysis
- Demonstrated experience with radiative and conductive thermal modeling of spacecraft systems using Thermal Desktop
- Experience with selection, sizing, and design of thermal control hardware including heat pipes, heaters, stickers, OSR, thermal straps, thermal paints, tapes, MLI, TEC
- Experience with thermal cycling and thermal vacuum testing including predictions, setup, instrumentation and thermal model correlation
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Mechanical teams to develop passive and active thermal control hardware for the spacecraft including radiators, heaters, heat pipes, and surface coating
- Partner with Avionics teams to develop thermal models and thermal tests for electronic assemblies
- Work with the GNC teams to define and thermally analyze nominal and contingency cases for in-orbit operations of the spacecraft
- Develop and maintain thermal models for spacecraft and sub-components using Thermal Desktop and Ansys
- Interface with vendors and launcher providers to understand their design and translate it into thermal-related requirements
- Automate data analysis to support architectural trades effectively
- Set up and execute thermal testing ranging from development to qualification
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What experience is required for the Senior Thermal Design Engineer role?
Candidates need 5+ years of experience with satellite thermal design and analysis, demonstrated experience with radiative and conductive thermal modeling using Thermal Desktop, and experience with selection, sizing, and design of thermal control hardware like heat pipes, heaters, OSR, thermal straps, and MLI.
What software tools are used for thermal modeling in this role?
The role involves using Thermal Desktop and Ansys for developing and maintaining thermal models, along with Ansys IcePak and Python for automation.
Is this a remote position or does it require on-site work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What is the compensation or salary for this position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What kind of company culture can I expect at K2 Space?
K2 Space is a fast-paced Series B space startup building large, high-powered spacecraft, with a team that believes in developing the solar system to become a Kardashev Type II civilization; they seek motivated individuals excited about contributing to groundbreaking missions.
K2 Space
Manufactures cost-effective high-capability satellite buses
About K2 Space
K2 Space manufactures and sells satellite buses, which are the main structures and systems of satellites, excluding the payload. Their products allow clients to create customized satellites for various missions, including scientific research, commercial communication, and defense. K2 Space's approach breaks the traditional link between satellite size and cost, enabling the deployment of large, high-capability satellites at lower prices. This is achieved by leveraging advanced satellite technology and a team with experience from top aerospace companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin. K2 Space aims to make space missions more accessible by providing affordable satellite solutions, thus expanding opportunities for exploration and development in the aerospace sector.
West Hollywood, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2022Year Founded
$66.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
AerospaceIndustries
51-200Employees