Senior Mechanical Thermal Engineer

Join to apply for the Senior Mechanical Thermal Engineer role at Kapta Space2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Mechanical Thermal Engineer role at Kapta SpaceKapta Space, a VC-funded early-stage startup in Seattle, WA, is breaking new ground in Geospatial Intelligence. Our technology centers around a proven, scalable electronically-steered radar for sophisticated spaceborne applications such as earth observation using synthetic aperture radar (SAR) techniques, as well as enabling advanced defense missions such as target tracking.Kapta is seeking a Senior Mechanical Thermal Engineer to lead the development of its spaceborne radar payloads. The engineer will be responsible for design, build and test of high power and deployable radar systems in collaboration with diverse engineering disciplines.This position requires a strong, self-driven engineer capable of working independently in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment. The candidate must have a demonstrated capability to apply advanced technical principles, theories and concepts. The ideal candidate must have the drive and experience to complete projects independently and on time.You Are the Right Fit for the Role at Kapta Space If:You are able to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in creating structural requirements for subsystems and components including loads, interfaces and functional requirementsAs a member of our Kapta multi-disciplinary teams, you are leading efforts to create thermal requirements for high-power radar systems including RF and digital systems, PCB’s and assembliesYou can perform mechanical design and analysis of complex static and deployable assemblies to satisfy launch and on-orbit requirementsYou are able to perform thermal design and analysis of high-power systems to define thermal control and identify passive or active thermal control designsYou can design, build and test deployable radar systems in c-SWaP-constrained systemsYou are able to manage system-level schedule and integration requirements for payload development and spacecraft integration to ensure on-time deliveryYou have experience with driving environmental testing and qualification of inaugural Kapta payloadsYou are comfortable assisting in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly growing teamRequirements of the Role:BS, MS, or PhD in mechanical, aerospace engineering or related disciplineOnsite role in Seattle, WA, with intermittent work travel required (less than 10%)7+ years of mechanical and thermal design or equivalent experienceStrong skills in CAD design (Solidworks) and Finite Element analysis (Femap, Ansys)Experience with Electronics Packaging and PCB designBuild a strong culture of technical excellence, innovation and ownership. Mentor junior engineersBonus if candidates have experience and skills in the following areas:Airborne or spaceborne structures and thermal design experience, including designing for vacuum environments or environments with high temperature swingsExperience with heaters, heat pipes, thermal interface materials, and surface coatingsPrior experience with RF systems and high-power electronicsExperience using Thermal Desktop, Ansys Mechanical or Ansys IcePakAbility to gain and hold a TS security clearanceConcerned you do not meet all the requirements? Not a problem - please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Kapta Employees must be U.S. citizens, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or Commerce as applicable.Kapta Space is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation, strengthens our team, and broadens our capabilities. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. 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Created: 2025-09-17