Senior Thermal Engineer at True Anomaly

Denver, Colorado, United States

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

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with training in analysis of structures and fluids
  • 6+ years of professional experience in space thermal analysis and control
  • Demonstrated excellence in thermal vacuum testing, analysis and model correlation
  • Thermal experience with spacecraft subcomponents such as optical payloads, mechanisms, structures, etc
  • Proficiency in tools such as Thermal Desktop and Solidworks
  • Passion for the space industry
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
  • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with little input on requirements or management oversight
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance
  • U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (to conform to ITAR)

Responsibilities

  • Work with a product focused team including mechanical, electrical, software, and automation engineers to rapidly develop revolutionary thermal designs
  • Perform integrated thermal analysis to determine heater/radiator sizing and external coatings required to maintain all elements of the SV in thermal limits
  • Perform thermal detailed analysis over variety of design reference missions (DRM’s)
  • Design and help develop detail piece part and assembly drawings for heaters, MLI, and other thermal control components
  • Assist with electronic thermal predictions and board level analysis
  • Coordinate thermal interfaces between subsystems
  • Support Thermal Vacuum and Thermal Cycle testing
  • Support on orbit operations

Skills

Thermal Analysis
Integrated Thermal Analysis
Heater Sizing
Radiator Sizing
MLI
Thermal Control Components
Electronic Thermal Predictions
Board Level Analysis
Thermal Vacuum Testing
Thermal Cycle Testing

True Anomaly

Integrates AI and software into spacecraft

About True Anomaly

True Anomaly specializes in advanced technology that integrates spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance space capabilities for the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners, with a focus on global security and sustainable space access.

Denver, ColoradoHeadquarters
2022Year Founded
$137.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Aerospace, DefenseIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Competition from established aerospace companies threatens True Anomaly's market share.
Rapid technological advancements require costly R&D investments to stay competitive.
Recent layoffs may affect employee morale and hinder future growth and innovation.

Differentiation

True Anomaly focuses on space security at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and autonomy.
The Jackal AOV and Mosaic platform showcase advanced autonomous space vehicle capabilities.
True Anomaly's high delta-V propulsion system enhances multi-orbit operational readiness.

Upsides

Increased demand for autonomous space vehicles aligns with True Anomaly's Mosaic platform.
U.S. Space Force's focus on tactically responsive missions benefits True Anomaly's Jackal vehicle.
Public-private partnerships in space defense offer more contract opportunities for True Anomaly.

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