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True Anomaly · 1 day ago

Engineering Manager, Thermal

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$155K/yr - $215K/yr

6+ years exp

True Anomaly is a company focused on building innovative technology for space security and sustainability. They are seeking a Thermal Engineering Manager to lead a team of thermal engineers in spacecraft thermal design and analysis, ensuring the success of rapidly developed space systems.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Thermal analysisThermal vacuum testingThermal controlThermal DesktopSolidWorksTechnical leadershipMultidisciplinary teamworkPassion for spaceMentoringCommunication skills

Required

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

Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance

Work Location—while we observe a hybrid work environment, you will need to be onsite as the business needs require. On an average week, you can expect to spend at least 3 days per week in office at our Gravity Works facility in Denver

Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job

Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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 the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State