Staff Test Engineer, Thermal Control Systems
Core
Lead definition of hardware/software best practices and drive the full lifecycle of thermal control system test campaigns for artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
Role type
Staff Test Engineer (Thermal Control Systems)
Builds
High-fidelity test environments, ground support equipment (GSE), and thermal control components for space habitats.
Domain
Aerospace / Thermal Control Systems / Fluid Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Thermal systems design, fluid mechanics, test automation, CAD (Siemens NX), cross-functional leadership, root cause analysis, test traceability, manufacturing process validation, data acquisition, aerospace standards compliance.
Preferred skills
Supercritical fluids, GD&T, thermal hardware manufacturing, high-pressure/LN2 test operations, aerospace test lifecycle (PDR/CDR/TRR), contamination control.
Technologies
Siemens NX, data acquisition systems, GSE, thermal control hardware (tubing, heat exchangers, cold plates, pumps, valves, MLI).
Responsibilities
Lead definition of hardware/software best practices and standardization; own and drive full lifecycle of thermal control system test campaigns; act as technical resource and mentor; collaborate with design/manufacturing teams on testability; lead cross-functional initiatives to design/build test environments; perform hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of thermal/fluid systems; develop and maintain detailed test plans and procedures; establish test traceability; perform deep root cause investigations; serve as technical authority with suppliers; provide senior technical input in design reviews; drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence