K2 Space
Senior Thermal Analyst
$140K–$230K
Los Angeles, CA +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Jul 23, 2026
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles - Experience
- 5+ years of thermal test experience and 3+ years of fluid-system sizing and testing experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.
About the job
Leads spacecraft thermal testing and analysis, developing and validating models, thermal-control systems, test infrastructure, and documentation across mission phases.
What you'll do
- Lead thermal analyses, trade studies, model correlation, and thermal-margin reviews for spacecraft and components.
- Develop and test thermal-control and fluid systems, including test stands, instrumentation, data acquisition, and control scripts.
- Set analysis standards, mentor junior analysts, and prepare verification documentation for internal and customer reviews.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of thermal test experience in a high-rate manufacturing environment.
- 3+ years of experience sizing and testing fluid systems, including pumps, valves, accumulators, heat exchangers, or cold plates.
- Demonstrated experience with data acquisition for thermal and power-related applications.
- Experience developing and executing test plans; strong thermal and TVAC testing experience, including setup, instrumentation, and troubleshooting.
Nice to have
- Demonstrated knowledge of NX or AutoCAD to design test fixtures.
- Experience with Thermal Desktop, statistical data analysis, signal conditioning, pump testing, avionics testing, or refrigeration-system testing.
Pay
$140,000 - $230,000 USD base salary
Tools
Thermal Desktop, NX, AutoCAD, TVAC
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