Thermal Engineer

Position: Thermal Engineer

Mission: High Frontier Lead Design Development and Integration of Thermal Control Spacecraft Subsystem

Location: Broomfield CO

Position Type: Fulltime

About us

Were Karman a fastmoving space startup on a mission to redefine what small dedicated teams can achieve in space. Our High Frontier mission requires seamless integration of thermal control with other subsystemspropulsion avionics structures power and communicationinto a single missionready spacecraft. If you are a thermal engineer with experience in endtoend spacecraft thermal management spanning design analysis integration test and inspace operations we want to hear from you.

The Role

As a Thermal Engineer (Responsible Engineer RE) at Karman you will hold endtoend accountability for the design development integration and operation of the thermal control spacecraft subsystem. You will work closely with crossfunctional teams to ensure that the thermal subsystem integrates seamlessly with the overall spacecraft and meets all mission regulatory and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the spacecraft thermal management system from initial concept through detailed design integration testing deployment and inservice support for the entire spacecraft platform and subsystems such as propulsion avionics and structures.
• Independently drive technical financial and operational decisions related to the thermal control system understanding its impact on the broader mission objectives and timelines.
• Work closely with crossfunctional teamsincluding software structures procurement manufacturing and testingresolving challenges and ensuring smooth subsystem integration and collaborating with test engineers to align on requirements and testing protocols.
• Conduct scale thermal simulations with tools such as Simcenter or Thermal Desktop
• Manage project timelines and budgets for subsystem development working with project management to track progress and address any deviations.
• Provide onthespot problemsolving for technical issues both during testing phases and inspace operations as needed.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory environmental and missionspecific standards including NASA ESA and industry standards.
• Drive subsystem improvements through iterative design changes and enhancements applying lessons learned for future designs.

What You Bring

• Foundational experience in thermal engineering with handson experience in spacecraft thermal systems.
• Previous experience with endtoend ownership of a subsystem design and integration.
• Proven ability to independently manage subsystem projects from design through testing and deployment.
• Familiarity with CAD and analysis packages such as Simcenter or Thermal Desktop.
• Experience working within a regulated environment with strict adherence to engineering standards (e.g. NASA ESA or similar).
• Expertise in subsystem design testing and integration with demonstrated experience in one or more spacecraft systems (e.g. propulsion avionics structures).
• Proficiency with technical documentation configuration management and project tracking tools.
• Understand relevant space mission standards and testing environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills able to interface effectively with crossfunctional teams.
• Analytical and decisionmaking skills with a strong understanding of mission priorities and the ability to balance technical budgetary and schedule requirements.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in deep space or interplanetary missions.
• Background in risk management failure analysis or continuous improvement methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Foundational experience across: thermophysics heat transfer aerodynamics gas dynamics propulsion and computational fluid dynamics.
• You are authorized to work in the U.S. as a US citizen (or equivalent) and can work in an ITARcompliant environment.

Additional Information

We Offer

Our cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $100000.00 $140000.00 annually in this location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amount listed above.

Top Benefits & Perks

As a member of the Karman team youll enjoy an impressive benefits package:

• Equity Incentives Participate in our shared success.
• Medical Dental and Vision Plans for top tier plans with additional buyup plan options.
• Shortterm Disability and Longterm Disability covered by Karman
• Basic Life Insurance covered by Karman
• 401k plan
• Unlimited Paid Time Off We focus on what you get done not how many hours or days you work.

Location & Work Environment

This position is fulltime inperson at our offices & lab in Broomfield CO. If you reside in locations outside of daily commuting distance you will be considered however no relocation or travel assistance will be provided by Karman for this position. This position operates in an office environment. This entails working inside in an office space wherein you may be provided with a public work station (cubicle) or private offices. In the performance of the duties and responsibilities of this job you will be required to view a computer terminal for prolonged periods of time..

Travel

Occasional travel to work site locations may be expected. Overnight stays may be required from time to time for training seminars conferences meetings events or visits to onsite locations.

Disclaimer

This job posting is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required. Karman reserves the right to change or assign additional duties responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.

Hiring Practices

Karman is proud to be an equalopportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race color religion national origin age sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) marital status ancestry physical or mental disability genetic information veteran status gender identity or expression sexual orientation or other applicable legally protected characteristic. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact .