Thermal Engineer (All Levels)

What you'll do:

• Develop thermal control strategies and systems for planetary rovers, including thermal analysis, design, and testing for operation in extreme environments 
• Conduct thermal modeling and simulation, including transient and steady-state thermal analysis for systems exposed to vacuum, radiation, and temperature extremes 
• Perform thermal control system (TCS) design and analysis, ensuring rover components withstand operational loads and environmental hazards 
• Design and validate thermal systems using software tools (e.g., Thermal Desktop, ANSYS, Sinda/Fluent) and physical tests 
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate thermal solutions into overall rover design 
• Automate workflows to streamline thermal analysis processes and reduce engineering cycles 
• Document designs, analysis results, and validation outcomes to support team understanding and future reference 
• Review and provide feedback on the thermal designs and analyses of peers 
• Drive performance improvements and cost-efficient solutions in thermal system design

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or STEM field 
• 3+ years of experience with thermal analysis and design using software tools such as MATLAB, Python, or Thermal Desktop 
• Experience with thermal modeling software like ANSYS, SINDA/FLUENT, or Thermal Desktop (Thermal Desktop experience highly desired) 
• Knowledge of high performance heat transfer systems (heat pipes, thermal switches, etc.) and in-space thermal protection (MLI, MMOD, etc.) 
• Experience with planetary rover systems or space-grade thermal components 
• Familiarity with thermal FEA software (NX, Ansys, etc.) 
• Ability to analyze and make decisions based on thermal test data and simulation results 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Experience with reduced-order thermal modeling techniques 

Benefits and Perks

• Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
• Equity ownership in the company
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible PTO and parental leave
• Home office set up reimbursement
• Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
• Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks