Thermal Engineering Manager at True Anomaly

Denver, Colorado, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, Space Technology, DefenseIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (or related field) 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, and structures
  • Proficiency in tools such as Thermal Desktop and SolidWorks
  • Experience setting technical standards, mentoring junior engineers, or providing technical leadership
  • 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
  • Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Master’s degree in aerospace engineering (or related field)
  • Prior experience managing or leading small engineering teams
  • Familiarity with rapid hardware development in a startup or fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a small team of thermal engineers, setting technical direction, standards, and best practices for thermal analysis and testing
  • 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 spacecraft within thermal limits
  • Perform detailed thermal analysis across a variety of design reference missions (DRMs)
  • Design and help develop detailed 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
  • Lead and support Thermal Vacuum and Thermal Cycle testing, including model correlation
  • Contribute to and review technical documentation, ensuring high-quality thermal analysis deliverables
  • Support on-orbit operations as the thermal subject matter expert

Skills

Thermal Analysis
Thermal Design
Spacecraft Thermal Management
Heater Sizing
Radiator Sizing
External Coatings
Thermal Testing
Team Leadership
Mentoring

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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