Spacecraft Thermal Engineer

Job Summary
Spacecraft Thermal Engineers support the Spacecraft Development Program Managers and Chief Systems Engineer through the development of all spacecraft thermal system configurations, designs, analyses, testing, and flight operations. Spacecraft thermal subsystem elements includes all passive and active means of controlling the satellite’s system, subsystem, and component environments within both operating and survival limits during all pertinent system lifetime activities. Thermal engineers also have the opportunity to support MLI blanket design, fabrication, and installation.

This position’s internal job code is Mechanical System Design & Analysis Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for a Level 1-2. 

Responsibilities

• Perform spacecraft thermal design and analyses at the board, component, subsystem, and system level 
• Develop systems and spacecraft element thermal models to predict thermal loads, impacts, and temperature margins to support system design
• Brief design and analysis materials to program managers, customers, and/or sponsors
• Identify all materials, processes, and facilities to achieve a qualified spacecraft thermal design and operation
• Support thermal verification testing on spacecraft systems and components including test design, test conduct, data reduction, analysis, and reporting 
• Assist in proposal and business development efforts
• Potential to cross-train with MLI team for hands-on support

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or other relevant fields
• Experience in the design, development, analysis, implementation, testing, and/or operation of spacecraft thermal systems or other related complex thermal systems
• Proficiency with thermal analysis tools (e.g. Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT)

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance 

Summary Pay-Range
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only of what is reasonably expected to be paid for the position. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

• Level 1: $69,700 - $102, 500 
• Level 2: $81,600 - $120,000