Senior Thermal Engineer

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🕒 May 27

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AST SpaceMobile

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2017

📡 Telecommunications

Telecommunications • Space • Technology

AST SpaceMobile is on a mission to create the first and only space-based cellular broadband network, aiming to provide uninterrupted coverage across the globe and eliminate connectivity gaps. Through innovative technology, they seek to make broadband accessible to all, partnering with mobile network operators to enhance global communication capabilities.

📋 Description

• Lead on-orbit thermal support activities for spacecraft systems • Define thermal fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) limits and automated responses across configurations • Lead troubleshooting and anomaly resolution efforts in collaboration with the broader thermal engineering team • Support development of spacecraft concepts of operations (CONOPS) to ensure thermal safety during all mission phases • Establish and improve processes for monitoring and analyzing on-orbit thermal telemetry data • Serve as a liaison between thermal, flight operations, and software engineering teams • Perform thermal modeling and analysis using industry-standard tools • Support spacecraft and subsystem-level thermal testing activities • Contribute to ongoing improvements in thermal design, processes, and operational strategies

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field • A minimum of 5 years of experience as a spacecraft thermal engineer or in a closely related role • Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field (preferred) • Experience in fast-paced or high-growth technical environments (preferred) • Basic programming experience (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or similar) (preferred)

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • Professional development opportunities