Thermal Engineer (Senior or Staff)

Responsibilities: Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and automation engineers to craft advanced thermal designs Perform integrated thermal analyses to size heaters, radiators, and coatings for thermal management Conduct thermal analyses across diverse design reference missions (DRMs) Create detailed drawings for heaters, MLI, and other thermal control parts Assist with electronics thermal predictions and board-level analyses Coordinate thermal interfaces between subsystems Support Thermal Vacuum and Thermal Cycle testing Support on-orbit operations and thermal management activities

Key requirements: Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering 6+ years in space thermal analysis and control Proven experience in thermal vacuum testing, analysis, and model correlation Thermal experience with spacecraft subcomponents (optics, mechanisms, structures) Proficiency with Thermal Desktop and SolidWorks Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision Commitment to accountability and timely technical solutions U.S. citizen or eligible for ITAR compliance excellent written and verbal communication ability to work in multidisciplinary teams high initiative and accountability Thermal Desktop SolidWorks thermal vacuum testing