Manufacturing Engineering, Thermal Control
Core
Design, build, and test thermal control systems for human-rated space stations and satellites, focusing on manufacturing processes and ground support equipment.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer (Thermal Control Systems)
Builds
Thermal control hardware (tubing, heat exchangers, cold plates, pumps, fans, valves, heaters, filters, MLI) and pressurized ground support equipment for space stations.
Domain
Aerospace / Space Infrastructure
Required skills
Fluid systems knowledge, tube manufacturing processes, CAD proficiency (Siemens NX), root cause analysis, GD&T, supplier process review, assembly and integration techniques
Preferred skills
Thermal/structural analysis (Ansys), aerospace workmanship standards (IPC, NASA-STD-5001, MIL-STD-810), PLM tools (Teamcenter), safety-critical hardware experience, concept-to-production experience
Technologies
Siemens NX, Ansys, Teamcenter
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for environmental and thermal control systems; Design, fabricate, and activate ground support equipment and test articles; Operate, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and modify manufacturing and test equipment spanning vacuum to 20,000 psig; Author and maintain detailed manufacturing plans, assembly procedures, and work instructions; Perform hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of components; Collaborate with design teams to provide design-for-manufacturability feedback
Seniority
Entry to Senior (Level I to Level III)
