Staff Thermal Engineer
Core
Design and build active thermal control systems for human-rated space stations to ensure safe operation in microgravity environments.
Role type
Staff Thermal Engineer
Builds
Thermal control subsystems for the Haven commercial space station
Domain
Aerospace engineering / Space station development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Thermal system requirements definition, thermal analysis and optimization, TVAC testing execution, thermal control system design, thermal analysis tool expertise (Thermal Desktop), cross-disciplinary engineering coordination
Preferred skills
Spacecraft thermal system integration, fluid analysis tools (Ansys Fluent, FloEFD, StarCCM+), CAD tools (NX, CATIA, CREO), active/passive thermal control technologies (pumped fluid loops, heat pipes), full system lifecycle experience, novel concept development for space habitats
Technologies
Thermal Desktop, FloCAD, Ansys Mechanical, SINDA/G, SINDA/FLUINT, TSS, Ansys Fluent, FloEFD, StarCCM+, NX, CATIA, CREO
Responsibilities
Develop thermal systems requirements, perform thermal analysis to optimize designs, coordinate with other engineering disciplines, document analyses and designs, review and approve thermal design drawings, report analysis results to management and customers, plan and execute thermal vacuum chamber (TVAC) tests
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic oversight