Senior Thermal Engineer
Space Kinetic · El Segundo, California
Posted about 3 months ago · Previously reposted
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 82 days Space Kinetic's roles stay open a median of 83 days
- Reposted
- Yes taken down and listed again at least once
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Space Kinetic's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Space Kinetic
- high 48 stale, 1 reposted of 48 open
- Hiring momentum
- 56 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-25
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Space Kinetic's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Space Kinetic.
About this role
As a Senior Thermal Engineer at Space Kinetic, you will focus on thermal analysis, hardware design, and testing within the Mechanical Engineering department. Your responsibilities include designing and testing thermal control systems, validating thermal designs, and collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure components operate safely in extreme space environments.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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 Space Kinetic as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of relevant space-industry experience designing spacecraft thermal systems from initial analysis through ground testing and on-orbit validation
- Ability to develop and execute tests that validate hardware performance under extreme conditions
- Hands-on experience with laboratory tools, spacecraft integration, and environmental testing
- Proficiency with Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT, RadCAD, Siemens Space Systems Thermal, or similar tools
- Understanding of orbital thermal environments and spacecraft heat-transfer principles
Nice to have
- Prior experience with spacecraft design
- Experience working on a launch vehicle or satellite development effort
- Experience in a startup or agile development environment
- Passion for the commercial and government space industry
What you get
- Equity-Based Compensation
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 3.5% company match
- Highly Competitive PTO
- Paid company holidays + winter break
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Unique Performance-based bonus opportunities
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options; position is on-site in El Segundo, CA
- Role requires a high level of commitment and may not conform to a traditional work schedule
- Salary range provided is broad and dependent on multiple factors, which may lead to variability in offers
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Listed by Space Kinetic on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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