Thermal Engineer (Senior or Staff)
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Trueanomalyinc is hiring a Thermal Engineer (Senior or Staff). This is a full-time role in Denver, CO or Long Beach. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job description
Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.
OUR MISSION
True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.
OUR VALUES
- Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
- What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
- It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.
YOUR MISSION
True Anomaly is looking for a creative Thermal Engineer at the Senior or Staff level to develop new spacecraft. In this role you will be work with a multi-disciplinary product team to rapidly develop and produce new space systems.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with a product focused team including mechanical, electrical, software, and automation engineers to rapidly develop revolutionary thermal designs
- Perform integrated thermal analysis to determine heater/radiator sizing and external coatings required to maintain all elements of the SV in thermal limits
- Perform thermal detailed analysis over variety of design reference missions (DRM’s)
- Design and help develop detail piece part and assembly drawings for heaters, MLI, and other thermal control components
- Assist with electronic thermal predictions and board level analysis
- Coordinate thermal interfaces between subsystems
- Support Thermal Vacuum and Thermal Cycle testing
- Support on orbit operations
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with training in analysis of structures and fluids
- 6+ years of professional experience in space thermal analysis and control
- Demonstrated excellence in thermal vacuum testing, analysis and model correlation
- Thermal experience with spacecraft subcomponents such as optical payloads, mechanisms, structures, etc.
- Proficiency in tools such as Thermal Desktop and Solidworks
- Passion for the space industry
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with little input on requirements or management oversight
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong Desire to be accountable to day to day tasks, own mistakes, and drive balanced solutions to closure through sound technical solutions and a sense of urgency
- Strong Willingness to go above and beyond to achieve team success through task execution and collaboration
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Master’s degree in aerospace
COMPENSATION
- Base Salaries:
- Senior Thermal Engineer: $130,000-$210,000
- Staff Thermal Engineer: $130,000-$260,000
- Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance
- Work Location— This role is onsite at our Centennial location or Long Beach, CA
- Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
- Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.
This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Hybrid
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.
True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.
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Where is the Thermal Engineer (Senior or Staff) position at Trueanomalyinc located?
This position is based in Denver, CO or Long Beach. Trueanomalyinc has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Thermal Engineer (Senior or Staff) at Trueanomalyinc earn?
Trueanomalyinc has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Thermal Engineer (Senior or Staff) role at Trueanomalyinc posted?
This role was posted on May 19, 2026 (51 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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