Senior Thermal Design Engineer at K2 Space

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
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

Thermal Desktop
Ansys IcePak
Python
Thermal Analysis
TVAC
Thermal Cycling
Heat Pipes
Radiators
Heaters
Surface Coating

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

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition from established companies like SpaceX threatens K2 Space's market share.
Reliance on venture capital funding may lead to financial instability if interest wanes.
Potential delays in launching their first Mega satellite could impact reputation and trust.

Differentiation

K2 Space offers high-capability satellite buses at a fraction of traditional costs.
The company breaks the historical correlation between satellite mass and cost.
K2 Space's team includes veterans from leading aerospace companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin.

Upsides

K2 Space secured a $60M contract from the U.S. Space Force for satellite missions.
The company raised $50M to build Mega Class satellites, boosting its financial position.
Growing demand for satellite-based internet services expands K2 Space's market reach.

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