Thermal Control System (TCS) Design Engineer

4 hours, 42 minutes ago
Full-time
Mid Level
IoT and Embedded Systems

K2 Space Corporation

K2 Space builds high-powered satellite platforms and satellite buses for missions across LEO, MEO, and GEO, emphasizing higher payload power, large payload mass, vertical integration, and in-house manufacturing.

Defense and Space Manufacturing
51-200
Founded 2022
$180M raised

Description

  • Own the development, implementation, and testing of R&D and production thermal control systems for spacecraft.
  • Design active and passive thermal control systems, including pump fluid loops, heat pipes, and related ground support equipment.
  • Work with lead engineers to size thermal system components using heat transfer and mechanical calculations.
  • Plan and develop thermal cycle and thermal-vacuum testing campaigns.
  • Design and develop heater and cooling systems, including control architecture.
  • Set up, commission, and maintain test stands and instrumentation.
  • Develop data acquisition systems for active and passive thermal control systems.
  • Perform tests on novel pump fluid loop systems, including feed systems, power electronics, and hardware-in-the-loop.
  • Develop testing and control scripts to run safe and reliable component and system test campaigns.
  • Create formal development and production documentation, including test procedures, test reports, and standard operating procedures.
  • Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical test setups and hardware.
  • Document, compile, analyze, and present test data.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of thermal test experience in a high-rate manufacturing environment.
  • 2+ years of experience sizing and testing fluid systems, including pumps, valves, accumulators, heat exchangers, and cold plates.
  • 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.
  • Knowledge of NX or AutoCAD is preferred for designing test fixtures.
  • Experience with basic and statistical data analysis is a plus.
  • Experience with Thermal Desktop for thermal analysis is a plus.
  • Experience with signal conditioning, including choosing acquisition rates and evaluating signal-to-noise ratio, is a plus.
  • Experience with pumps testing, avionics testing, or refrigeration systems testing is a plus.
  • Must be a U.S. person or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $100,000 to $140,000 plus equity.
  • Compensation based on knowledge, skills, education, and experience.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid time off.
  • Life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Additional perks and a broader benefits package.
  • Reasonable accommodation support during the application and interview process.

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