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Thermal Engineer (Senior or Staff)

trueanomalyinc
Denver, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2026

A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability.

OUR MISSION

The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all.

OUR VALUES

  • Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity
  • What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results
  • It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together

YOUR MISSION

True Anomaly is looking for a creative Thermal Engineer at the Senior or Staff level to develop new spacecraft. In this role you will be work with a multi-disciplinary product team to rapidly develop and produce new space systems. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • 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 SV in thermal limits 
  • Perform thermal detailed analysis over variety of design reference missions (DRM’s) 
  • Design and help develop detail 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 
  • Support Thermal Vacuum and Thermal Cycle testing 
  • Support on orbit operations 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering 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, structures, etc.  
  • Proficiency in tools such as Thermal Desktop and Solidworks 
  • 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 

COMPENSATION

  • Base Salaries: 
    • Senior Thermal Engineer: $125,000-$170,000
    • Staff Thermal Engineer: $155,000-$215,000
  • Equity Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • 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. 
  • 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.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Hybrid

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.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.

 

Salary : $125,000 - $170,000

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