Spacecraft Thermal Systems Architect (m/f/d)

München

Full-time

Permanent employee

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

About us

We are deltaVision GmbH – a young, ambitious high-tech company based in Munich, driving the future of in-space mobility and infrastructure.

Since our founding in 2022, we have been developing, manufacturing, and qualifying advanced fluid control systems for the aerospace industry and H₂ aviation. Our expertise spans cryogenic and high-pressure propulsion systems as well as next-generation orbital refueling technologies, including couplers and fully integrated refueling systems designed for the harsh environment of space.

With our deep knowledge of fluid control for space systems, we are shaping the space economy towards refuelable and reusable spacecraft. We enable longer mission lifetimes, greater operational flexibility, and entirely new architectures for sustainable space operations.

What sets us apart?

Innovative products enabling next-generation space infrastructure
Exceptional cost efficiency through optimized design and manufacturing
Rapid development and delivery cycles beyond traditional industry standards

We are rethinking spaceflight — enabling a future where spacecraft are not disposable, but reusable, refuelable, and built to operate sustainably in orbit.