Engineering Manager, Thermal

OUR MISSION

A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability.

The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all.

• 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

True Anomaly is looking for a creative and technically strong Thermal Engineering Manager to lead and grow our thermal engineering capability. In this role, you will be hands‑on in spacecraft thermal design and analysis, while also managing and mentoring a small team of thermal engineers. You will set the standards for analysis, testing, and best practices to ensure the success of True Anomaly’s rapidly developed space systems.

• Lead and mentor a small team of thermal engineers, setting technical direction, standards, and best practices for thermal analysis and testing.
• 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 spacecraft within thermal limits.
• Perform detailed thermal analysis across a variety of design reference missions (DRMs).
• Design and help develop detailed 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.
• Lead and support Thermal Vacuum and Thermal Cycle testing, including model correlation.
• Contribute to and review technical documentation, ensuring high‑quality thermal analysis deliverables.
• Support on‑orbit operations as the thermal subject matter expert.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (or related field) 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, and structures.
• Proficiency in tools such as Thermal Desktop and Solid Works.
• Experience setting technical standards, mentoring junior engineers, or providing technical leadership.
• 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.

• Master’s degree in aerospace engineering (or related field).
• Prior experience managing or leading small engineering teams.
• Familiarity with rapid hardware development in a startup or fast‑paced environment.

• Base Salary: $155,000‑$215,000
• Equity + Benefits: including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401(K), 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.

• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance
• Work Location
  —while we observe a hybrid work environment, you will need to be onsite as the business needs require. On an average week, you can expect to spend at least 3 days per week in office at our Gravity Works facility in Denver.
• Work environment
  —the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors…