## Please review the job details below. Lanteris Space Systems is currently seeking a Thermal Hardware Engineer to join our Thermal Engineering team in Palo Alto, CA. In this role, you will focus on thermal control and thermal protection hardware on satellites and spacecraft components. You will interpret each program’s requirements to direct the mechanical design, manufacture, and integration of spacecraft thermal hardware, including thermal blankets, shields, and similar hardware. You will collaborate with the thermal team (engineering, analysis, and manufacturing), space environments, mechanical design, assembly integration and test (AIT), and other functions to ensure design completeness. You will interpret these requirements to design 3D model-based engineering of thermal insulation and shielding. You will create or update and release dimensioned design drawings for 3D printed, fiberglass, or metal shielding needed for temperature control or protection from radio frequency, radiation and micro-meteoroids. You will create thermal installation drawings to locate and integrate all blankets, shields, and bracketry onto a spacecraft. You will also lead design reviews, complete thermal hardware inspections, and support spacecraft thermal hardware integrations through all phases. **Responsibilities:** - Interpret and implement thermal hardware requirements received from thermal subsystem leads - Collaborate with cross-functional personnel to develop thermal hardware designs that meet requirements - Complete engineering design of thermal control & thermal protection hardware - Use Creo Parametric to develop engineering models and drawings - Initiate engineering change requests & notices - Support prototyping, manufacturing, and fit checking of thermal hardware - Prepare detailed technical reports on work performed - Provide functional guidance to less experienced technical personnel - Lead continuous improvement initiatives - Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action - Other duties as assigned **Minimum Requirements:** - Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident - BS in mechanical/aerospace engineering or related discipline. Four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree. - 2 years of relevant experience. A master's degree may account for two years of experience - Understanding of and proficiency in the use of computer-aided design software (such as Creo Parametric and AutoCAD) - Ability to accommodate occasional non-standard shifts (i.e. swing shifts as well as weekend/holiday shifts) during peak milestone delivery time frames **Preferred Qualifications:** - 2+ years of experience in space industry thermal control and thermal protection - College coursework or experience in heat transfer - Understanding of mathematics, physics, and material properties as they relate to mechanical components and systems - Teamcenter or PLM Software experience - Good spatial visualization ability - Experience with hands-on production support - Experience in creating and interpreting engineering drawings - Contribute to continuous improvement (CI) projects - Excellent communication and teamwork skills, project/time management, ability to meet deadlines and pay attention to details - Proficient in Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook - Interest in thermal engineering and/or space systems In support of pay transparency at Lanteris Space Systems, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range. ● The base pay for this position within California is: $82,000.00 - $136,000.00 annually. For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. More information on our benefits will be shared with candidates as they move forward in the recruitment process. The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. The date of posting can be found on the Lanteris Space Systems Career page at the top of each job posting. To apply, submit your application via the Lanteris Space Systems Career page. **Lanteris Space Systems values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.**