Spacecraft Thermal Engineer Job at Boeing (El Segundo)

Spacecraft Thermal Engineer

Spacecraft Thermal Engineers support the Spacecraft Development Program Managers...

Location

United States , El Segundo

Salary:

102000.00 - 182500.00 USD / Year

Boeing

Expiration Date

February 09, 2026

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or other relevant fields
2 or more years of experience in the design, development, analysis, implementation, testing, and/or operation of spacecraft thermal systems or other related complex thermal systems
Proficiency with thermal analysis tools (e.g. Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT, ANSYS, Thermica)
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance

Job Responsibility

Perform spacecraft thermal design and analyses at the board, component, subsystem, and system level
Develop systems and spacecraft element thermal models to predict thermal loads, impacts, and temperature margins to support system design
Brief design and analysis materials to program managers, customers, and/or sponsors
Identify all materials, processes, and facilities to achieve a qualified spacecraft thermal design and operation
Assists in proposal and new business development efforts
Support thermal verification testing on spacecraft systems and components including test design, test conduct, data reduction, analysis, and reporting
Support the development of tools to aide in conceptual designs and post-processing analysis
Potential to cross-train with MLI team for hands-on support

What we offer

Generous company match to your 401(k)
Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly
Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations

Fulltime

New

Senior Systems Engineer

This role is an exciting opportunity to join the Systems team with responsibilit...

Location

United Kingdom , Guildford

Salary:

Not provided

Surrey Satellite Technology Limited

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experienced spacecraft Systems Engineer (ideally 7+ years’ experience)
Experience of designing space missions starting from end-user requirements (cradle-to-grave)
Experience of designing and analysing space and ground segments to the sub-system level
Experience in requirements and verification management
Ideally with experience of spacecraft level verification testing
Ideally with system experience of in-orbit commissioning and associated spacecraft operations
A good degree or equivalent in Engineering, Physics or Maths
Good working knowledge of orbit analysis, constellation configurations, RF link analysis, system budgets, operations, ground segment, space environment and satellite mechanical and electrical architectures
Good knowledge of a wide range of satellite applications, e.g. Earth observation, communications, navigation, science etc.
Good knowledge of requirements management

Job Responsibility

Working with the Sales and Engineering teams in support of bid / tender activities to generate technical solutions for a variety of customers
System level design of space and ground segments including requirements analysis, sensitivity analysis, mission analysis and design trade-offs
System engineering throughout all project phases: Requirements management and engineering
Preliminary and critical design phase activities, including mission conops development
System / subsystem level interfacing and trade-offs
System assembly and integration
Test planning, requirement verification testing, and system validation
System commissioning and operations
Perform cost, risk, schedule and performance trades
Lead / support technical studies for a variety of customers

What we offer

32 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
Private Medical & International Travel Insurance
Annual Bonus Scheme
Share Incentive Plan
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Shared Parental Pay for new parents
High Street Discount Scheme

Mission Analysis Engineer

Creotech Instruments is one of the fastest-growing companies in the Polish space...

Location

Poland , Warszawa

Salary:

Not provided

Creotech Instruments S.A.

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Academic or hands-on experience in following areas: Orbital mechanics
Astrodynamics
Proficiency with following languages and technologies: Matlab
Python
Git
At least 2 years’ experience in space industry
Fluent in English speaking and writing
Ability to work independently and in a team environment with strong problem-solving and communication skills

Job Responsibility

Develop internal tools and perform Mission Analysis like spacecraft lifetime analysis, coverage and revisit time analysis for LEO observational satellites and others
Collaborate with systems engineers in system level analysis like power, link and thermal budgets, orbital scenarios definition, mission performance analyses
Collaborate with GNC (Guidance, Navigation and Control) engineers in orbital manoeuvres planning and definition, delta-V analysis, propulsion strategies analysis and AOCS (Attitude and Orbit Control System) architecture definition
Create technical reports of performed analysis for internal and external clients
Create and maintain internal knowledge database related to Mission Analysis

What we offer

The opportunity to work on key strategic Polish programs — Mikroglob and Camila — which will shape Poland’s space capabilities for years to come
Involvement in major, complex ESA (European Space Agency) scientific missions, such as the Plasma Observatory and upcoming lunar exploration initiatives
Close collaboration with a highly skilled and experienced team of passionate space engineers from various disciplines, including systems engineering, flight dynamics, mechanical design, thermal analysis, and more
Continuous challenges and learning opportunities that will rapidly expand your expertise and professional qualifications
Praca w przyjaznym, zgranym zespole
Stabilne zatrudnienie w nowoczesnej firmie o ugruntowanej pozycji na rynku
Atrakcyjne wynagrodzenie oraz pakiet benefitów (np. prywatna opieka medyczna, karta sportowa)
Możliwość rozwoju zawodowego i udziału w innowacyjnych projektach

Fulltime

New

Payload Controller and Downlink Leader

Darwin Recruitment are currently hiring for a Payload Controller and Downlink Le...

Location

Poland , Warsaw

Salary:

Not provided

Darwin Recruitment GmbH

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience managing engineering teams and leading complex hardware development programs
Extensive experience designing high-speed and FPGA-based electronic architectures
Track record of leading projects with electronics at their core, while coordinating mechanical, thermal, and firmware domains
Demonstrated ability to design and deliver end-to-end electronics systems in demanding operational environments
Skilled in data-driven decision-making and balancing technical excellence with business and mission objectives
Recognized for strong communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration
Trusted technical representative internally and externally, capable of influencing at all levels

Job Responsibility

Lead the design, development, validation testing, and qualification of payload controller and downlink electronics for the company’s satellites
Manage and mentor a team of engineers, fostering technical excellence and collaboration across disciplines
Own mission-critical systems end-to-end, ensuring they meet performance, reliability, and scalability goals
Drive projects that integrate electronics, mechanical, thermal, and firmware elements into cohesive system solutions
Architect and deliver high-speed electronics and FPGA-based designs that enable real-time data handling and downlink operations
Apply industry insights, data, and system-level thinking to guide design trade-offs and influence the company’s payload strategy
Promote engineering discipline and best practices across teams, shaping how the company builds spacecraft payload hardware
Anticipate future needs, architecting systems and processes that keep the company’s payload operations ahead of industry standards

New

Senior AIT Engineer

You turn cutting-edge satellite designs into spacecraft that perform flawlessly ...

Location

Spain , Valencia

Salary:

Not provided

ICEYE

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven - at least 7 years - of hands-on experience in the integration, testing, or production of complex hardware systems (e.g., satellites, aerospace, defense or automotive)
Proven ability to work in multidisciplinary engineering environments, collaborating across mechanical, electrical, software, and systems domains
Deep technical expertise in at least one discipline (e.g., mechanical integration, electrical systems, or RF) with solid understanding across others
Strong system-level mindset, able to understand how subsystems interact, anticipate integration challenges, and maintain end-to-end traceability
Practical experience with design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-testability (DFT) principles
Familiarity with test and verification processes, environmental testing (vibration, thermal vacuum, EMC), and configuration management
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, analyse root causes, and implement feedback loops to improve design and production outcomes
Clear and confident communication skills. Able to collaborate effectively with engineering, production, and management stakeholders
Proactive, hands-on attitude with a passion for building reliable spacecraft hardware at scale
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative production environment, balancing precision, agility, and safety

Job Responsibility

Lead and execute satellite assembly, integration, and test (AIT) activities for missions built at the Valencia site
Act as a technical point of contact for subsystem integration, ensuring manufacturability, testability, and configuration consistency across builds
Support production readiness and design reviews (e.g., PRR, CDR), ensuring designs are mature and ready for seamless transition into production
Perform and guide system-level verification and validation, including functional, environmental, and EMC test campaigns
Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues, coordinating with design, manufacturing, and test engineers to ensure schedule and quality adherence
Provide hands-on support on the production floor, ensuring correct assembly, harness routing, alignment, and test setup execution
Contribute to and improve AIT documentation, including test procedures, integration plans, checklists, and configuration records
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in integration methods, test efficiency, and build reliability
Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence of integration or test anomalies
Interface with the Global AIT and Engineering teams to ensure alignment on product standards, process updates, and lessons learned

What we offer

A job that matters in a dynamic Defence Technology and Earth Observation environment with a scale-up approach
An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment
Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
Health insurance
Creative, inspiring and collaborative office

Fulltime

Test Engineer

As a Test Engineer, you will develop manufacturing processes to build, test, and...

Location

United States , Los Angeles; El Segundo

Salary:

80750.00 - 142500.00 USD / Year

Boeing

Expiration Date

June 19, 2026

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or level-equivalent years of industry experience
3 - 5 years in a hardware test environment
Experience working with thermal chambers, TVAC chambers, and/or vibration shakers
Experience in authoring test procedures, implementing process improvements, and managing UUT non-conformances
Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
An interim and/or final U.S. Security Clearance Post-Start is required

Job Responsibility

Serve as the primary point of support for environmental test equipment and processes, and maintain responsibility over test execution for spacecraft hardware
Create spacecraft hardware test procedures, ensure test readiness, and unblock issues that arise during test campaigns (qualification and acceptance)
Develop standard operating procedures for environmental test technicians
Establish and increase the efficiency of manufacturing test processes to maximize output, limit burden, and enable products to rapidly transition from engineering development to high rate production
Identify improvement opportunities and execute initiatives to maintain safe operations, ensure product quality, reduce lead time/labor hours, etc. through environmental test
Identify, implement, and qualify environmental test equipment and processes in support of high reliability and throughput production
Troubleshoot and identify ultimate root cause of issues in environmental test processes (i.e. due to spacecraft hardware defects, test equipment anomalies, software problems, etc.), then implement permanent corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Enable production autonomy by challenging requirements, simplifying work processes, and implementing automation
Serve as the technical subject matter expert for environmental test processes and equipment
Develop test equipment automation to improve efficiency of environmental test processes, limit the likelihood of error, and maximize throughput

What we offer

Generous company match to your 401(k)
Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly
Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations

Fulltime

New

Test Engineer

As a Test Engineer, you will develop manufacturing processes to build, test, and...

Location

United States , El Segundo

Salary:

80750.00 - 142500.00 USD / Year

Boeing

Expiration Date

February 08, 2026

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or level-equivalent years of industry experience
3 - 5 years in a hardware test environment
Experience working with thermal chambers, TVAC chambers, and/or vibration shakers
Experience in authoring test procedures, implementing process improvements, and managing UUT non-conformances
Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Security Clearance Post-Start is required.

Job Responsibility

Serve as the primary point of support for environmental test equipment and processes, and maintain responsibility over test execution for spacecraft hardware
Create spacecraft hardware test procedures, ensure test readiness, and unblock issues that arise during test campaigns (qualification and acceptance)
Develop standard operating procedures for environmental test technicians
Establish and increase the efficiency of manufacturing test processes to maximize output, limit burden, and enable products to rapidly transition from engineering development to high rate production
Identify improvement opportunities and execute initiatives to maintain safe operations, ensure product quality, reduce lead time/labor hours, etc. through environmental test
Identify, implement, and qualify environmental test equipment and processes in support of high reliability and throughput production
Troubleshoot and identify ultimate root cause of issues in environmental test processes (i.e. due to spacecraft hardware defects, test equipment anomalies, software problems, etc.), then implement permanent corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Enable production autonomy by challenging requirements, simplifying work processes, and implementing automation
Serve as the technical subject matter expert for environmental test processes and equipment
Develop test equipment automation to improve efficiency of environmental test processes, limit the likelihood of error, and maximize throughput

What we offer

Generous company match to your 401(k)
Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly
Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations

Fulltime

New

Marketing Production Associate

Our client in the telecommunications space is seeking an entry-level Marketing P...

Location

United States , Philadelphia

Salary:

25.00 - 28.00 USD / Hour

Cella

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

1-2 Years Marketing Experience
Track record of managing marketing collateral development (from third party creative agencies)
Ability to independently engage with third parties and partner management
Fluent in Spanish and English

Job Responsibility

Manage all partner engagement materials and meetings: slideware, marketing collateral, websites, meeting coordination/agendas, etc.
Collaborate with Corporate Communications on all publically released materials
Manage presence and team coordination at tradeshows and conferences
Coordinate with Sales and Product on POC Partner engagements

What we offer

medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan

Spacecraft Thermal Engineer

Boeing

Location:
United States , El Segundo

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 06, 2026

Expiration:
February 09, 2026

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