Senior Thermal Engineer

Job description

Come join us in shaping the future! Get in on the ground floor as an early member of our Mechanical team as a Thermal Engineer developing a revolutionary satellite communications system. Connect the vision to the hardware, build it, test it and fly it. AscendArc is a seed stage startup founded to revolutionize the satellite communications industry. We are looking for doers who want to work in a ground-breaking and fast-paced environment. Our success will depend on your energy, skill, and creativity. Responsibilities - Lead the development of global spacecraft thermal models and subsystem trade studies. - Define and implement thermal control system specifications and test requirements. - Translate mission environments into thermal design requirements, balancing heritage systems with first-principles analysis. - Influence hardware qualification plans and support test campaigns with analysis, instrumentation planning, and data interpretation. Qualifications: Who We’re Looking For We’re searching for exceptional talent at any career stage — from early-career engineers to senior and staff-level experts. Compensation will be adjusted accordingly. More than years of experience, we value h...