Thermal Analysis Engineer

Overview

Barrios Technology is an engineering solutions partner with more than 45 years of experience supporting NASA and the commercial space industry. We deliver innovative engineering, software, and technology integration services nationwide. Barrios fosters a people-focused culture that values creativity, diversity, professional growth, and a healthy work–life balance. 

Exciting opportunities and partnerships molding the future of space exploration have led to the need for Thermal Analysis Engineers at Barrios Technology. The successful candidate will apply thermal modeling and analysis expertise to support the design, development, integration, and testing of advanced spaceflight systems. Working alongside our commercial spaceflight partners, our team is positioned to contribute to the future of space exploration. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to play a role in various commercial space endeavors with our partners that include NASA, Intuitive Machines, Axiom Space, Lockheed Martin, and others.

Responsibilities

The Thermal Analysis Engineer will:

• Develop and maintain simplified to high fidelity thermal models using Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT, and related tools
• Perform steady state and transient thermal analyses for spacecraft components, subsystems, and integrated vehicle configurations
• Evaluate thermal performance across mission phases, including ascent, cruise, lunar orbit, surface operations, and off nominal scenarios
• Perform thermal sensitivity studies in support of internal hardware designs or customer payload designs
• Support thermal verification and validation activities, including test planning, thermal vacuum testing, data analysis, and model correlation
• Collaborate with design teams to optimize PTCS architectures
• Provide guidance on thermal design considerations and ensure compliance with established spaceflight standards and best practices
• Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and anomaly investigations
• Review internal and customer thermal designs for technical accuracy and requirement compliance
• Document analysis results, prepare technical reports, and present findings internally and to payload customers
• Support integration with systems engineering, mission operations, and hardware development teams throughout the engineering lifecycle

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school, plus five (5) years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Experience with thermal analysis tools such as Thermal Desktop, AutoCAD, ANSYS Fluent, or similar industry standard software.
• Strong understanding of heat transfer principles and spacecraft thermal environments.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple technical disciplines.
• Ability to assess and validate thermal designs for technical accuracy and compliance with requirements.

Preferences:

• Working experience with spaceflight
• Experience with PTCS or ATCS hardware design, analysis, testing, certification, or operations
• Proficiency with Thermal Desktop is strongly preferred
• Proven experience performing thermal analysis and design for aerospace systems.
• Familiarity with the Engineering Life Cycle and requirements verification processes
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplines.
• Project management or other leadership experience
• Master of Science degree in Engineering

Essential Requirements 

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Applicant selected may be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
• Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
• Generally, an office environment but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
• Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
• This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed.

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Barrios Technology is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in several states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.

Barrios Technology is an Equal Employment Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.