Denver, Colorado, United States · On-site
$135k–$170k/yr
Senior Thermal Engineer About Gravitics At Gravitics, we're not exploring space—we're building it. We're creating the infrastructure for a thriving space economy, enabling humanity to flourish beyond Earth. Our vision is…
Skills: Thermal Design, Thermal Analysis, System Architecture, Thermal Vacuum Testing, Siemens NX
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Own the thermal design and integration for orbital structures from concept through on-orbit operations. This includes writing system architectures, performing detailed analysis, and supervising the manufacturing and testing of thermal hardware.
Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with over 7 years of professional thermal design experience in the space industry. Proficiency in Thermal Desktop, Siemens Simcenter, and Siemens NX is essential.
Senior Thermal Engineer
About Gravitics
At Gravitics, we're not exploring space—we're building it. We're creating the infrastructure for a thriving space economy, enabling humanity to flourish beyond Earth. Our vision is bold, but we're not just dreamers; we're doers. We design and manufacture large-scale orbital structures that enable commercial operations while meeting the requirements of defense and government missions.
Our systems are built to scale and built to last—bridging commercial innovation with mission-critical performance. If you're ready to lay the foundations for a new era in space, embrace a culture of relentless learning and innovation, and contribute to a future where humanity's reach extends farther, Gravitics is the place for you. Let's build the future together.
About the Role
To build our orbital platforms, we need a seasoned thermal engineer who can own thermal design and integration across both in-house and purchased subsystems — and manage thermal interface requirements for internal and external customers. On our hardware-focused team, you’ll take thermal systems from concept to launch: writing architectures, requirements, and development roadmaps; performing component selection and detailed analysis; supervising contract or in-house manufacturing; and supporting test, qualification, and on-orbit operations.
You’ll also serve as a mentor to junior engineers, imparting sound practices and experience-based lessons while actively seeking better tools and ideas. The ideal candidate presents confidently at engineering design reviews, contributes to proposals and funding opportunities, and brings superb written and verbal communication skills.
About You
You’re a successful candidate if you have deep thermal engineering expertise built across the full hardware lifecycle — from napkin sketch to on-orbit performance. You’re as comfortable at a whiteboard as you are in a thermal vacuum chamber. You raise the bar for the engineers around you and don’t wait to be told what needs solving.
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Compensation and Benefits
Your level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the considerations of job-related knowledge and skills, education, and direct experience. Salary is just one component of the total employee package, which also includes company equity at an exciting time of company growth, as well as comprehensive medical, 401(k) retirement plan, a generous PTO policy, employee discounts, and more.
About Compliance
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Gravitics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
Build The Sky
Gravitics designs and manufactures tactically responsive space solutions, cargo logistics spacecraft, and space station modules. Gravitics is redefining space superiority and enabling a new era of capability in Earth orbit and beyond. Visit gravitics.com to learn more.
Offices: Seattle, Washington, US
Build The Sky
Gravitics designs and manufactures tactically responsive space solutions, cargo logistics spacecraft, and space station modules. Gravitics is redefining space superiority and enabling a new era of capability in Earth orbit and beyond. Visit gravitics.com to learn more.
Offices: Seattle, Washington, US
