Thermal Hardware Engineer (passive & Active Control Systems)

Vardaspace

El Segundo, United States
$115,000-145,000.00 py
On-site
Cad design and drawings
Heat transfer and stress first principles
Fluid, structural, and thermal analysis
Varda Space is seeking a Thermal Hardware Engineer responsible for the design of vehicle thermal and fluid systems, including components used in both passive and active control systems. The position emphasizes CAD design, analysis, and testing within a collaborative environment focused on expanding commercial space infrastructure

Job Summary

  • The Thermal Hardware Engineer is the Responsible Engineer (RE) for the hardware design of vehicle thermal and fluid systems.
  • Responsibilities include CAD design, drawings, GD&T, manufacturing, testing, procurement, and analysis of thermal control hardware.
  • This role offers exposure to all aspects of spacecraft analysis and design, driving innovation in orbital economy.

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Varda Space is seeking a Thermal Hardware Engineer responsible for the design of vehicle thermal and fluid systems, including components used in both passive and active control systems. The position emphasizes CAD design, analysis, and testing within a collaborative environment focused on expanding commercial space infrastructure.

Salary

$115,000-145,000.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • CAD design and drawings
  • Heat transfer and stress first principles
  • Fluid, structural, and thermal analysis
  • 0D and 1D thermal/fluid networks
  • MATLAB for data processing

Nice-to-have

  • Aerospace hardware development practices
  • Hands-on assembly and fabrication
  • Proactive problem-solving approach
  • Commitment to meeting tight schedules

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • 1+ years of experience
  • Familiarity with 3D CAD (NX)
  • Experience with fluid components
  • US Person status required

Work Rights

Must be a US Person

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