Impulse Space
Thermal Engineer
$95K–$115K
Redondo Beach, California · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 1+ years in thermal modeling and 1+ years in thermal management hardware selection/design and implementation.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State to comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR.
About the job
Manages spacecraft thermal systems from modeling and design through testing, implementation, and flight.
What you'll do
- Develop thermal models, select and design thermal management hardware, and collaborate with design engineers on thermal strategies.
- Define and oversee thermal testing, analyze test data, and correlate models.
- Document analyses and designs, and coordinate with suppliers on material properties and requirements.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
- 1+ years' demonstrated experience developing and maintaining thermal models of spacecraft, systems, or components.
- 1+ years' demonstrated experience selecting, designing, and implementing thermal management hardware.
- Ability to perform thermal testing, flight/ground testing, and data analysis.
Nice to have
- Graduate work in numerical methods or heat transfer.
- Experience with cryogenic fluids and fluid analysis software such as Starccm+; Siemens Simcenter / Ansys Thermal and Thermal Desktop; spacecraft, launch vehicle, or satellite development; or startup/agile development.
Pay
$95,000 - $115,000 / year (base salary)
Tools
Starccm+, Siemens Simcenter, Ansys Thermal, Thermal Desktop
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