Senior Thermal Analysis Engineer

Varda Space Industries · El Segundo, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $140,333- $179,314

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open: 81 days
Reposted: No
Salary listed: Yes
Ghost-job risk at Varda Space Industries: high
Hiring momentum: 215 roles opened in the last 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board: 2026-10-23

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About this role

As a Senior Thermal Analysis Engineer at Varda, you will be integral to the vehicle engineering team, focusing on developing and maintaining thermal system architectures for spacecraft. Your role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure vehicle health and performance, conducting thermal modeling, and processing data to enhance system efficiency. You will also mentor junior engineers and guide vehicle-level testing, contributing to the mission of advancing in-space manufacturing.

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freshness: 1/5
career value: 4/5
role clarity: 5/5
pay transparency: 5/5

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What you need

B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related discipline, with equivalent professional experience (typically 3–6+ years)
3+ years of experience in developing passive and active thermal control systems
Proficiency in detailed thermal analysis in Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT
Experience anchoring thermal models to test and/or flight data
Experience in planning and executing Thermal Vacuum Chamber (TVac) testing
Experience in MATLAB (or equivalent) for data processing and task automation

Nice to have

Master's degree in a related engineering discipline and 3+ years of related professional experience
Experience of an entire spacecraft vehicle lifecycle, from initial concept, design development, production, integration, and test to mission operations
Experience in thermal design and analysis of reentry systems
A track record of taking ownership of projects and delivering results in a fast-paced environment

What you get

Flexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays
100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options
Voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance
$120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses
12 weeks of parental leave (with supplemental disability leave for CA mothers)
Family building, pregnancy, parenting and menopause benefits via Maven Clinic

Worth weighing

No remote work option mentioned, role is on-site in El Segundo, CA
Salary range is provided, but leveling and base salary depend on various factors
Focus on thermal systems may limit exposure to other engineering disciplines

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Listed by Varda Space Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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