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Thermal Control System (TCS) Design Engineer

K2 Space· Thermal
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Los Angeles, CA$100k - $215kPosted 2mo ago

About the role

Role focused on developing, implementing, and testing both R&D and production thermal control systems for spacecraft, including active and passive thermal control, pump fluid loops, heat pipes, and associated ground support equipment. Collaborates early with design engineers to ensure manufacturability and transition to production.

Responsibilities

  • Work with lead engineers to design active and passive thermal control systems using basic heat transfer and mechanical equations to size lines, pumps, accumulators, cold plates etc.
  • Planning and development of thermal cycle and thermal-vacuum testing campaigns
  • Design and development of heater and cooling systems including control architecture
  • Setup, commission, and maintain state-of-the-art test stands and instrumentation
  • Develop data acquisition systems for active and passive thermal control systems
  • Perform tests on novel pump fluid loop including feed systems, power electronics, and hardware-in-the-loop
  • Develop testing and control scripts to conduct safe and reliable test campaigns of pump fluid loop and individual components
  • Create formal documentation for development and production: test procedures, test reports, and standard operating procedures
  • Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical test setups and hardware
  • Document, compile, analyze, and present test data

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience with thermal test experience in a high-rate manufacturing environment
  • 2+ years of experience with sizing and testing fluid systems including pumps, valves, accumulators, heat exchanger, cold plates etc.
  • Demonstrated experience with data acquisition for thermal and power related applications
  • Experience with test plan development and execution
  • Strong experience with thermal and TVAC testing including setup, instrumentation, and troubleshooting
  • Demonstrated knowledge of NX or AutoCAD is preferred to design test fixtures

Skills

Required:Thermal system designThermal cycling and TVAC testingData acquisition for thermal/power applicationsTest plan development and execution

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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