Space Mechanical

Space Mechanical jobs in Los Angeles, CA

11 open roles, verified daily

Senior Aerothermal Analysis Engineer Verified today

Outpost · Los Angeles, CA · MechanicalYou will own the aerothermal environment definition for CarryAll across its full reentry flight envelope, from Mach 25 down to subsonic descent. Combine high-fidelity CFD, engineering-level heating methods, and test data to drive thermal protection system sizing, structural design, and trajectory limits for a reusable Earth-return vehicle.$170,000 to $225,000 per yearOn site

Thermal Engineer (Senior) Verified today

Apex Spacecraft · Los Angeles, CA · MechanicalOwn the thermal design and performance of Apex spacecraft from concept through flight. You'll develop and validate spacecraft-level thermal models, solve complex thermal challenges across the vehicle, and drive design decisions that directly influence hardware and mission performance.$100,000 per yearOn site

Sr Manager - Thermal Processing Equipment Verified today

Blue Origin · Los Angeles, CA · MechanicalOwn the full reliability lifecycle of Blue Origin's thermal processing equipment - ovens, furnaces, quench systems, and heat-treat assets. You will build and lead the engineering team, drive design inputs, oversee asset introduction, and represent thermal reliability across the organization.$171,093 to $239,529 per yearOn site

Senior Thermal Analyst Verified today

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · MechanicalYou will own end-to-end orbital thermal models for K2's spacecraft, leading steady-state and transient analyses across the full mission envelope. Partner with design engineers to develop active and passive thermal control systems, define thermal margins at design reviews, and mentor the analysis team.$140,000 to $230,000 per yearOn site

Principal Thermal Design Engineer Verified today

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · MechanicalDesign and analyze thermal systems for the largest high-power satellites ever built. You will own detailed thermal modeling at component and spacecraft level, develop passive and active thermal control hardware, and lead test campaigns from development to qualification.$175,000 to $295,000 per yearOn site

Senior Thermal Control System (TCS) Design Engineer Verified today

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · MechanicalOwn the thermal control systems for K2's largest, highest-power satellites. You'll design active and passive cooling systems, lead thermal-vacuum testing campaigns, and build ground test equipment for production spacecraft launching in 2027.$250 to $140,000 per yearOn site

Senior Thermal Design Engineer Verified today

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · MechanicalOwn the design, implementation and testing of active and passive thermal control systems on K2's largest, highest-power satellites. You'll size pump fluid loops, heat pipes, cold plates and ground support equipment, then lead thermal-vacuum testing campaigns to verify performance.$140,000 to $250,000 per yearOn site

Thermal Analyst Verified today

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · MechanicalBuild thermal models that predict spacecraft temperatures across launch and on-orbit operations for K2's high-power satellites. You'll translate CAD geometry and mission timelines into simulations, correlate predictions against test data, and support the thermal design team.$100,000 to $180,000 per yearOn site

Thermal Control System (TCS) Design Engineer Verified today

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · MechanicalOwn the design, build, and verification of thermal control systems for K2's largest-ever satellites. You'll size pump loops, heat pipes, and cold plates, then test them through thermal-vacuum campaigns and production scale-up.$100,000 to $215,000 per yearOn site

Sr. Spacecraft Thermal Engineer Verified today

Observable Space · Los Angeles, CA · MechanicalDesign and optimize thermal control systems for spacecraft and telescope platforms, from radiators and heaters to thermal modelling and STOP analysis. You'll work across optics, mechanical, and electrical teams to ensure thermal stability and optical performance in ground and space environments.Hybrid

Thermal Engineer (Mid) Verified today

Apex Spacecraft · Los Angeles, CA · MechanicalDesign and optimize thermal control systems for commercial satellite buses at scale. You will develop spacecraft-level thermal models, plan thermal vacuum testing campaigns, and collaborate with subsystem teams to reduce complexity and cost of traditional thermal subsystems.$100,000 per yearOn site