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# Senior Thermal Analyst at K2 Space

Department: ThermalEducation: education_required

Compensation

$140,000 – $230,000/yr

**Location**
: Los Angeles, California

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: senior

**Posted**
: Jul 23, 2026

## Description

K2 is hiring a Thermal Analysis Engineer to lead orbital thermal modeling and simulation for spacecraft, including steady-state and transient analyses, thermal control architecture trade studies, margin defense, model correlation with TVAC and thermal-balance tests, and root-cause investigations. The role also involves developing heater and cooling systems, test stands, instrumentation, data acquisition, pump-fluid-loop testing, and analysis documentation, while partnering with thermal design engineers and mentoring junior analysts. Candidates need at least five years of thermal test experience in a high-rate manufacturing environment and three years of fluid-system sizing and testing experience; the role offers a base salary of $140,000 to $230,000 plus equity and medical, dental, and vision coverage.

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