Thermal Engineer II
Core
Own thermal design and analysis of spacecraft assemblies and subsystems, from hand calcs and models through TVAC test support.
Role type
Thermal Engineer II (Spacecraft/Aerospace)
Builds
Spacecraft assemblies and subsystems
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Thermal analysis (conduction/radiation), Hand calculations, TVAC test support, Thermal modeling, Radiator sizing, Heater sizing, Thermal margin analysis, Systems integration, Mentorship
Preferred skills
Python scripting, Matlab scripting, Mechanical CAD (SolidWorks), IR-imaging systems experience, Spacecraft payload experience
Technologies
Thermal Desktop, SolidWorks
Responsibilities
Build and run thermal models (TVAC margin, conduction/radiation hand calcs, transient analyses), Size radiators and heaters and define component thermal limits and margins, Support thermal verification and TVAC test campaigns including data reduction, Coordinate thermal interfaces with mechanical, electrical, and systems teams, Mentor interns and junior engineers through model reviews
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC