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Senior Thermal Engineer - Contractor

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Surrey Satellite Technology Limited

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Responsible for delivering spacecraft-level thermal design and analysis solutions for Low Earth Orbit, Geostationary Earth Orbit and interplanetary missions. The contract involves working closely with the Thermal Team on fast-paced programmes to deliver practical, robust Thermal Control Subsystem (TCS) solutions on schedule and within budget. This demands a dedicated, experienced, innovative and pragmatic approach.

Job Responsibility:

  • Delivering spacecraft-level thermal design and analysis solutions for Low Earth Orbit, Geostationary Earth Orbit and interplanetary missions
  • Working closely with the Thermal Team on fast-paced programmes to deliver practical, robust Thermal Control Subsystem (TCS) solutions on schedule and within budget
  • Spacecraft thermal control subsystem for the lifetime of a project including testing and in-orbit activities
  • Thermal subsystem management including design and analysis of the spacecraft TCS
  • Perform/manage TCS implementation and test activities
  • Delivery of an overall thermal solution that fits in with company and project requirements

Requirements:

  • Degree in Engineering or Physics or appropriate vocational qualifications
  • Relevant and proven experience in appropriate thermal design and analysis in the space industry
  • Space mission and system level experience, including interfacing to other disciplines such as Mechanics, AOCS, Propulsion, AIT and Operations
  • Experience of the full life cycle of thermal design on multiple space missions

Nice to have:

  • Experience using Thermica, Sinda-G and ESATAN analysis tools
  • Experience with active and passive TCS hardware
  • Planning and support of thermal vacuum tests
  • Experience of converting between the thermal tools

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Job Posted:
May 14, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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