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Terran Orbital Corporation

Spacecraft Thermal Engineer (I/II)

Terran Orbital Corporation · Irvine, CA

Posted 19 days ago · $80k to $100k

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
19 days
Terran Orbital Corporation's roles stay open a median of 78 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
8% of Terran Orbital Corporation's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Terran Orbital Corporation
high
29 stale, 2 reposted of 37 open
Hiring momentum
54 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-22

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Terran Orbital Corporation's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Terran Orbital Corporation.

About this role

As a Spacecraft Thermal Engineer at Terran Orbital, you will be integral to the development of spacecraft thermal systems, working from concept through design and operations. Your responsibilities include developing thermal models, participating in spacecraft testing, and preparing technical documentation. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to mitigate thermal risks and support business development activities.

Our read on this posting4.2out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
5/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Terran Orbital Corporation as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelors in mechanical or aerospace engineering with a Thermal focus or similar discipline
  • 0+ years of experience (Associate Engineer - Level 1) in thermal engineering or similar disciplines related to spacecraft
  • 2+ years of experience (Engineer - Level 2) in thermal engineering or similar disciplines related to spacecraft
  • Must have experience leading teams and mentoring entry-level engineers
  • Proficiency with Thermal Desktop
  • Must possess an understanding of the basic principles of radiation and conduction heat transfer

Nice to have

  • Master of Science degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering with a Thermal focus or similar discipline
  • Master of Science degree substitutes for two years of experience
  • Ph.D. degree substitutes for five years of experience
  • Experience with technical leadership responsibilities
  • Ownership of technical issues with respect to Engineering Review Boards, NCRs and other engineering anomalies

What you get

  • 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
  • 401(k) Match
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO)
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Competitive Paid Parental Leave

Worth weighing

  • No specific salary range mentioned for the Associate Engineer position, only for Level II
  • Role may require off-hours or on-call work during spacecraft build and testing campaigns
  • Fast-paced, start-up environment may not suit everyone

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Listed by Terran Orbital Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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