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Lead Thermal Space Engineer
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Contract
4 days ago
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Key skills
Leadership
About this role
Role Overview
Define and own the thermal control system (TCS) architecture for spacecraft or satellite platforms
Lead thermal modelling and analysis across full mission profiles
Develop thermal design solutions including radiators, MLI, coatings, heat pipes, and conductive interfaces
Ensure compliance with ECSS and programme-specific standards
Support environmental test campaigns including thermal vacuum (TVAC)
Interface with systems, structural, AIT, and payload teams to ensure integrated thermal performance
Provide technical leadership and oversight across the thermal discipline
Requirements
Demonstrable experience working on spacecraft, satellite, or space system programmes
Strong expertise in radiative heat transfer and thermal balance in space environments
Experience defining full thermal system architecture at platform level
Proven experience with thermal modelling and analysis tools
Deep understanding of space environmental constraints (vacuum, radiation, orbital cycling)
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience
Significant experience within space programmes (LEO, GEO, deep space, or equivalent)
Benefits
A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
Private Medical Insurance
Cycle & Tech Scheme
Employee assistance programme
Life insurance & Pension Scheme
Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
Flexible way of working (role dependent)
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