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Mechanical roles in space span structures, mechanisms, thermal and fluid systems for vehicles that survive launch loads and years in vacuum. Expect analysis and hardware in equal measure: CAD and FEA, materials and processes, deployables, and the test campaigns that prove a design before it flies.

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Integration, Mechanical & Thermal Production Team Lead Seen this week

ICEYE · Valencia · MechanicalOwn the mechanical build and integration of SAR satellites from structure and harness through complete spacecraft assembly and environmental test. Lead a multidisciplinary team on the production floor, solve integration problems, and scale processes as ICEYE grows.On site

Satellite Production Senior Technician, Integration, Mechanical & Thermal Seen this week

ICEYE · Valencia · MechanicalYou'll lead complex assembly, integration and testing of SAR satellite mechanical and thermal subsystems at ICEYE's Valencia facility. Execute critical torque and bonding operations, troubleshoot production issues, and mentor junior technicians while maintaining flight-readiness standards.On site

Satellite Production Technician, Integration, Mechanical & Thermal Seen this week

ICEYE · Valencia · MechanicalYou will execute precision assembly, integration, and testing of ICEYE's SAR satellite mechanical and thermal subsystems, working under senior technicians to ensure flight-ready quality. Lead technical observations, support root cause analysis, and maintain audit-ready production environments in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.On site

Thermal & Harness AIT Engineer Seen this week

ICEYE · Valencia · MechanicalYou will assemble complex satellite electrical harnesses, install Multi-Layer Insulation thermal protection, and lead troubleshooting of thermal and electrical faults across ICEYE's SAR constellation production. Own technical issues on the production floor and drive continuous improvement of harness and thermal workflows.On site

Thermal Engineer Seen this week

AstroForge · Seal Beach · Mechanical

Spacecraft Thermal Engineer I Seen this week

Firefly Aerospace · TX · Mechanical

Spacecraft Thermal Engineer II Seen this week

Firefly Aerospace · TX · Mechanical

Spacecraft Thermal Engineer III Seen this week

Firefly Aerospace · TX · Mechanical

Thermal Engineer III Seen this week

Firefly Aerospace · TX · Mechanical

Mechanical Engineer III - Thermal Systems Seen this week

Sierra Space · 2 Locations · Mechanical

Aerothermal Engineer II – New Glenn Seen this week

Blue Origin · 3 Locations · Mechanical

Senior Thermal Engineer (f/m/d) Seen this week

DcubeD · Germering, DE · Mechanical

Cryogenic First Stage Tank Design Engineer Seen this week

MaiaSpace · Paris - La Défense, Île-de-France, France · Mechanical

Cryogenic stage thermal engineer Seen this week

MaiaSpace · Paris - La Défense, Île-de-France, France · Mechanical

Thermal Engineer Seen this week

Aerospacelab · Mechanical

Senior Thermal Engineer (m/f/d) Seen this week

Isar Aerospace · Ottobrunn, Bavaria, Germany · MechanicalOwn the thermal architecture of Isar's launch vehicles, from detailed FEM/FVM modeling and coupled loads analysis to active and passive thermal control design. You will drive hardware qualification, test planning, and system-level decisions that directly enhance vehicle robustness and mission success.On site

Thermal Prüfstandstechniker (m/w/d) Seen this week

Isar Aerospace · Parsdorf, Bavaria, Germany · MechanicalYou will independently operate thermal and thermal-vacuum test chambers for Isar's rocket components at our Munich headquarters and Parsdorf site. You will prepare test setups, install fluid lines and sensors, perform maintenance, and support pressurised and cryogenic systems during live testing.On site

Thermal Vakuum Test Technician (m/f/d) Seen this week

Isar Aerospace · Ottobrunn, Bavaria, Germany · MechanicalYou will operate thermal vacuum chambers and maintain test facilities for Isar's launch vehicles, preparing complex subsystems and managing pressurized fluid lines, electrical systems, and cryogenic equipment alongside our Test Engineers team based near Munich.On site

AIT Thermal/ECLSS Team Leader Seen this week

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · Mechanical

CAD Design Engineer -Thermal Control System Seen this week

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · Mechanical

CAD Design Engineer -Thermal Protection Systems Seen this week

The Exploration Company · Bordeaux, France · Mechanical

Propulsion Thermal Engineer Seen this week

The Exploration Company · Bordeaux, France · MechanicalYou will own thermal design and analysis of the Nyx orbital vehicle's Earth propulsion system. Perform detailed thermal modeling of thrusters, heat soak-back effects, and component interactions, then correlate models with test data to support design reviews.On site

Life Support Systems (LSS) Thermal Engineer Seen this week

Axiom Space · Houston · Mechanical

Thermal Fluids Section Manager Seen this week

Axiom Space · Houston · Mechanical

Spacecraft Thermal Engineer Seen this week

Umbra · Mechanical

Facilities Technician (Industrial Gases & Cryogenics) Seen this week

Impulse Space · Redondo Beach · Mechanical

Thermal Engineer Seen this week

Impulse Space · Redondo Beach · Mechanical

Senior Spacecraft Thermal Engineer Seen this week

Astro Digital · Mechanical

Senior Thermal Engineer I Seen this week

CesiumAstro · Westminster, CO · Mechanical

Manager, Thermal Control Systems Seen this week

Vast · Long Beach, California, United States · MechanicalLead a small team of mechanical engineers developing thermal control and fluid systems for Vast's Haven commercial space station. You'll own hardware architecture from design through on-orbit operation, driving rapid prototyping and ensuring human-rated reliability in a fast-paced environment.$154,980 to $219,996 per yearOn site

Mechanical Engineer II, Thermal Control Systems Seen this week

Vast · Long Beach, California, United States · MechanicalOwn the design and development of thermal control systems and components for Haven, our artificial-gravity space station, from initial design trades through production and orbit insertion. Lead design reviews, perform systems engineering and fluid analyses, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver reliable, manufacturable hardware.$112,340 to $159,468 per yearOn site

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Thermal Control Systems Seen this week

Vast · Long Beach, California, United States · MechanicalOwn the design and development of thermal control systems and components for Haven Station, our artificial-gravity human-rated space station. You'll drive hardware from initial design trades through production, launch and orbit insertion, working with heat exchangers, cold plates, heaters and heat pipes.$137,760 to $195,552 per yearOn site

Senior Thermal Engineer Seen this week

Vast · Long Beach, California, United States · MechanicalOwn thermal architecture and analysis for a high-power 15kW satellite bus scaling to hundreds of spacecraft per year. You'll drive design trades, manage heat rejection for compute-intensive payloads, and build the thermal team as the program grows.$147,600 to $209,520 per yearOn site

Staff Test Engineer, Thermal Control Systems Seen this week

Vast · Long Beach, California, United States · MechanicalOwn the full lifecycle of thermal control system test campaigns for Vast's Haven Station, from concept through execution and data analysis. Lead cross-functional initiatives, mentor talent, and drive continuous improvement in test efficiency and manufacturing yield.$162,360 to $230,472 per yearOn site

Staff Thermal Engineer Seen this week

Vast · Long Beach, California, United States · MechanicalDesign and optimize thermal control systems for Vast's Haven commercial space stations. You will develop thermal requirements, conduct analysis using Thermal Desktop, lead TVAC testing, and coordinate across engineering disciplines to solve complex thermal challenges for human-rated spacecraft.$175,480 to $249,096 per yearOn site

Thermal Fluids Design Reliability Engineer Seen this week

Vast · Long Beach, California, United States · MechanicalYou will guide the design, verification and validation of thermal, environmental control, and life support systems on Haven-1, the world's first commercial human-rated space station. Drive FMEA, test planning, and design reviews to ensure systems function reliably over their intended lifespan.$162,360 to $265,392 per yearOn site

Senior Thermal Analysis Engineer Seen this week

Varda Space · El Segundo, California, United States · MechanicalYou will develop and maintain thermal analysis models for Varda's space vehicles, ensuring they survive all mission phases. You'll anchor models to Thermal Vacuum testing, collaborate across disciplines, and mentor junior engineers on a team building in-orbit pharmaceutical processing spacecraft.$140,333 to $179,314 per yearOn site

Thermal Hardware and Test Engineer II Seen this week

Varda Space · El Segundo, California, United States · MechanicalYou will design, build, and test thermal hardware and fluid systems for Varda's W-Series orbital vehicles, from heat pipes and pumped loops to ground test infrastructure. This hands-on role spans concept, CAD design, fabrication, instrumentation, and commissioning across mechanical, electrical, and control disciplines.$119,543 to $152,749 per yearOn site

Senior Materials Engineer (Thermal Protection Systems) Seen this week

Ursa Major · Berthoud, Colorado · MechanicalYou will drive material selection, testing, and validation for thermal protection systems in solid rocket motors. Design lab experiments, analyze thermal models, and collaborate with engineering teams to deliver systems that withstand extreme aerospace environments.$115,000 to $136,000 per yearOn site

Structural & Thermal Analysis Engineer II, Solid Missile Systems Seen this week

Ursa Major · Berthoud, Colorado · MechanicalLead structural and thermal analysis of solid rocket motor components using FEA tools like ANSYS and Abaqus. You'll conduct coupled thermal-stress analyses, correlate models with test data, and support design iterations for critical propulsion systems.$91,000 to $115,000 per yearOn site

Thermal Engineer (II or III) Seen this week

True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · MechanicalDesign and analyze thermal control systems for autonomous spacecraft at True Anomaly's GravityWorks factory. You will perform integrated thermal analysis, size heaters and radiators, develop component drawings, and support thermal vacuum testing for rapid spacecraft development.$85,000 to $135,000 per yearOn site

Thermal Engineer (Senior or Staff) Seen this week

True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · MechanicalYou will design and analyze thermal control systems for autonomous spacecraft, performing integrated thermal analysis, heater and radiator sizing, and leading thermal vacuum testing. Work with a multidisciplinary team to develop revolutionary thermal designs for space systems.$130,000 to $210,000 per yearOn site

Lead Thermal Engineer Seen this week

Starcloud · Redmond, WA · MechanicalOwn the thermal architecture and flight execution of active and passive thermal control systems for Starcloud's space-based data centers. You'll lead the thermal engineering team through design, testing, and orbit validation, scaling concepts from kilowatts to gigawatt capacity.$200,000 to $250,000 per yearOn site

Thermal Engineer Seen this week

Starcloud · Redmond, WA · MechanicalDesign and optimize thermal control systems for Starcloud's space-based data centers, including large deployable radiators and coolant loops. You'll conduct thermal analysis, lead hardware testing and validation, and drive system trades from prototype through flight qualification.$125,000 to $160,000 per yearOn site

Kiln Technician, Thermal Hardware (Starship) Seen this week

SpaceX · Cape Canaveral, FL · MechanicalYou will operate and maintain kilns that produce heat shield tiles for Starship, monitoring parameters in real time, performing preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting equipment to keep production on target in a high-cadence manufacturing environment.On site

Software Engineer (Thermal & Fluid Analysis) Seen this week

SpaceX · Starbase, TX · MechanicalYou will develop software tools and automate workflows for Starship's thermal and fluid systems, including propellant feed, gas systems, and thermal protection. Your code will accelerate design iteration and enable faster decision-making across the analysis and engineering community.On siteEarly career

Sr. Facilities Engineer (Fluids & Cryogenics) Seen this week

SpaceX · Redmond, WA · MechanicalYou will lead the design, installation and maintenance of industrial compressed air and cryogenic systems across our Starlink production facility. Troubleshoot equipment failures, optimize utility performance and manage contractors on capital projects while ensuring safety and code compliance.$135,000 to $190,000 per yearOn site

Sr. Thermal Engineer, Thermal & Fluid Analysis (Starship) Seen this week

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · MechanicalYou will own the thermal design of Starship spacecraft and launch vehicles, from initial analysis through ground test and flight validation. Drive performance improvements and automation to reduce per-mission engineering work on the fully reusable transportation system.$130,000 to $180,000 per yearOn site

Supervisor, Thermal Hardware Seen this week

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · MechanicalYou will lead a team manufacturing silicone adhesives, paints, and ablatives for Starship, Raptor, Dragon, Falcon, and Starlink. Plan daily production operations, manage technician skills, coordinate with engineering, and drive continuous improvement on the manufacturing floor.$110,000 to $140,000 per yearOn site

Thermal Control and Life Support Hardware Engineer (Crew Starship) Seen this week

SpaceX · Starbase, TX · MechanicalOwn the design, build, and delivery of life support and thermal control hardware for Crew Starship missions to the Moon and Mars. You will lead systems spanning fans, air sanitation, water reclamation, waste management, and active thermal control across the full product lifecycle from concept through production.On siteEarly career