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True Anomaly

Builds spacecraft and software for space defense

Thermal Engineer – Senior or Staff

Aerospace EngineeringPosted on Nov 12
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with training in analysis of structures and fluids is required.
  • At least 6 years of professional experience in space thermal analysis and control is required.
  • Demonstrated excellence in thermal vacuum testing, analysis, and model correlation is required.
  • Experience with spacecraft subcomponents such as optical payloads, mechanisms, and structures is required.
  • Proficiency with Thermal Desktop and SolidWorks is required.
  • The ability to work autonomously with little input on requirements or management oversight is required.
  • A master's degree in aerospace is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Work with a product-focused team including mechanical, electrical, software, and automation engineers to rapidly develop thermal designs.
  • Perform integrated thermal analysis to determine heater and radiator sizing and external coatings needed to maintain all spacecraft elements within thermal limits.
  • Perform detailed thermal analysis across a variety of design reference missions.
  • Design and help develop detailed piece-part and assembly drawings for heaters, multilayer insulation, 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.

About the Company

True Anomaly

Builds spacecraft and software for space defense

True Anomaly builds spacecraft and mission software for US and allied defense organizations operating in space. Its Jackal autonomous orbital vehicle carries sensors that detect, track and image other spacecraft, then maneuvers to perform rendezvous and proximity operations. Operators use Mosaic to plan missions, simulate maneuvers, send commands and review data from satellites and ground systems while retaining control over autonomous actions. The company develops and manufactures its hardware in the United States and supplies spacecraft, payloads and software through defense programs and contracts. True Anomaly was founded in 2022 and is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$1B
Headquarters
Centennial, CO
Founded
2022

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