Spacecraft Thermal Systems Architect (m/f/d)

Overview

We are deltaVision GmbH. We develop, produce, and qualify fluid control systems for aerospace and space. In 2022, we founded the company to become a premium supplier of Fluid-Control sub-systems. In 2025 we lead this market in Europe. We feed our customers with innovative products, cost-effectiveness, and lead time that no traditional player has ever seen. With our knowledge on fluid-control for space systems we are shaping the space economy towards refuellable and re-usable spacecrafts.

Your mission

Transverse role with growth opportunities for an ambitious Thermal Engineer in our Systems Engineering team in Munich, Germany . The role combines Thermal Systems Architecture responsibilities, as well as driving active thermal cooling technologies development to capture new businesses.

Your role will include

• Lead thermal architecture on system and subsystem level for versatile multi-orbit spacecraft, starting from system proposals and pre-development phases to detailed definition, to qualification and flight data analysis
• Implement and analyse associated 2D and 3D thermal models (e.g. ESATAN, Systema, Thermal desktop or other standard tools)
• Coordinate with other disciplines and bring a systems vision
• Contribute to MBSE models and ways of working
• Derive and manage thermal requirements
• Support integration and verification activities (TVAC, others) on subsystem and system level
• Identify gaps in thermal components portfolio to enter new markets for active thermal control subsystems and lead maturation of TRL & MRL where necessary
• Support with other relevant ad-hoc activities.

Your profile

• 2+ years in spacecraft thermal engineering or architecture
• Strong understanding of underlying physical principles for thermal engineering
• Analysis tools and TVAC testing knowledge
• Basic knowledge of Systems Engineering practices including Requirements Engineering; ECSS
• Passion for creating a new spaceflight paradigm (space logistics & orbital refuelling)
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Accountable with an agile mindset
• Nice to have:
• Business acumen and knowledge of thermal components and subsystems market
• Experience with shaping technology roadmaps and their implementation

We offer

• Immediate and flexible start
• Permanent full-time position (40 h/week)
• 30 days annual vacation and flexible working hours
• Attractive salary package
• Bike leasing, EGYM Wellpass and subsidy for the Deutschlandticket
• Complimentary beverages, company events, and professional development opportunities

Launch with us

Join our team and shape the future of aerospace with us. We look forward to receiving your application!