Full-Time

Thermal Engineer

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

True Anomaly

True Anomaly

51-200 employees

Integrates AI and software into spacecraft

Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$117k - $175kAnnually

+ Equity

Junior, Mid

No H1B Sponsorship

Centennial, CO, USA

Fully onsite at GravityWorks factory in Centennial, CO.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Research & Development
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
SolidWorks
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with training in analysis of structures and fluids
  • 2+ 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
  • Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance
Responsibilities
  • Work with a product focused team including mechanical, electrical, software, and automation engineers to rapidly develop revolutionary thermal
  • 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

True Anomaly specializes in advanced technology that integrates spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance space capabilities for the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners, with a focus on global security and sustainable space access.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$137.8M

Headquarters

Denver, Colorado

Founded

2022

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-4%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

128%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased U.S. investment in space security could lead to more contracts for True Anomaly.
  • The trend towards miniaturization benefits True Anomaly's satellite production efficiency.
  • Public-private partnerships offer collaboration opportunities with government and private firms.

What critics are saying

  • Layoffs and canceled internships may affect employee morale and talent acquisition.
  • Reliance on partners like Firefly Aerospace poses risks if they face operational issues.
  • Rapid expansion in Colorado could strain resources and operational efficiency.

What makes True Anomaly unique

  • True Anomaly focuses on space security and resilience through autonomous spacecraft technology.
  • The company collaborates with U.S. Space Force for tactically responsive space missions.
  • True Anomaly's new Colorado facility enhances rapid satellite production capabilities.

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