Future Projects Thermal Engineer
Quick Summary
Designing conceptual and preliminary thermal control systems for new space systems, tailored to project maturity and goals Providing technical solutions to optimise thermal management,
Education: Master’s or PhD degree in Aerospace Engineering, Heat transfer and Fluid mechanics,
Here at The Exploration Company, we are building innovative aerospace technologies that advance the future of space transportation.
We are seeking a talented Thermal Engineer to help us in our mission by contributing to the development of our future projects. As a Thermal Systems Engineer, you will oversee the thermal architecture, sizing and analysis of a variety of new projects. You will work closely with our mechanical, CAD, and system engineers to assess feasibility and preliminary sizing of the thermal systems of our future vehicles.
Responsibilities
~1 min readIn your capacity as a Thermal Engineer, your role will be continuously evolving, but day-to-day your duties will include:
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Designing conceptual and preliminary thermal control systems for new space systems, tailored to project maturity and goals
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Providing technical solutions to optimise thermal management, in collaboration with other subsystems (propulsion, avionics, ECLSS…)
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Perform preliminary thermal analyses to justify the design decisions
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Effectively communicating and providing recommendations through analyses, reviews, documentation and presentation of technical data
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Supporting spacecraft development from concept to operations, including feasibility studies, trade-off analyses, requirements review, system design, and documentation for major development milestones
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Managing procurement, request for proposals, supplier evaluation and selection, testing and validation of thermal hardware
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Providing operational analysis and support, including post-flight analyses
In the role of Future Project Thermal Engineer ideally, you will have the following:
What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:
We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind
We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them
We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?
We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.
The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.
All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible.
If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- August 14, 2026
- First seen
- September 25, 2026
- Last seen
- September 26, 2026
Posting Health
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- 0
- Trust Level
- 19%
- Scored at
- September 26, 2026
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