Senior Thermal Systems Engineer

Voyager Technologies

Senior Thermal Systems Engineer designing thermal architectures for Voyager’s lunar landers, rovers, and spacecraft. Shaping mission concepts and next-generation thermal management systems for space and defense customers.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in thermal design and analysis for spacecraft, with a strong background in systems engineering and space system development. Capable of translating customer requirements into technical solutions while effectively communicating across engineering disciplines and stakeholders.

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Thermal Design and AnalysisSpace System DevelopmentSystems EngineeringTechnical Content CreationMechanical and Fluid Systems

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Hard Skills

Thermal Management SystemsStructural DesignTrade StudiesMission Requirements AuthoringTechnical Risk Resolution

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Security Clearance Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Lunar EnvironmentsSpacecraftEngineering DisciplinesCustomer PresentationsBudget Estimates

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and review concepts and designs for lunar landers, rovers, surface power systems, and spacecraft
Support technical content creation for mission opportunities and internal development programs
Develop and perform trade studies for technical, business, and programmatic decision-making
Perform thermal design and analysis for mission concepts and right-size thermal architectures
Identify and develop next-generation thermal management systems for lunar spacecraft
Identify and resolve system-level impacts driven by thermal design requirements
Contribute to schedules, resourcing, and budget estimates
Communicate with engineering disciplines, partners, customers, and vendors to resolve technical risks and challenges
Participate occasionally in customer and partner visits and technical interchange meetings
Translate customer requirements into product goals and system architectures for customers, proposals, and stakeholders
Participate in cross-functional meetings to align engineering solutions with mission, business, and technology-roadmap needs
Support the system-level technical vision for new products across hardware and software domains

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a similar related discipline, plus 5–10 years of relevant engineering experience
Experience in space system development, systems engineering, structural/thermal design and analysis, mechanical and fluid systems, and/or manufacturing
Experience developing technical content for proposals and external customer presentations
Experience authoring and decomposing mission and system-level requirements
Strong understanding of launch, space, and lunar environments
Relevant advanced degree may be considered in lieu of equivalent experience
Eligibility to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance is desired
Must be a U.S. Person: a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)
Must be eligible to obtain required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or Department of Commerce

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide
401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%
Company wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being
Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
Opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment