Thermal Control System (TCS) Design Engineer
Core
Design, implement, and test active and passive thermal control systems for high-power satellites, including pump fluid loops, heat pipes, and ground supporting equipment.
Role type
Senior IC thermal control system design engineer
Builds
High-power satellite platforms for missions from LEO to deep space
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Systems / Thermal Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
thermal control system design, fluid system sizing and testing, thermal and TVAC testing, data acquisition system development, test plan execution, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
Preferred skills
NX or AutoCAD for test fixture design, Thermal Desktop for thermal analysis, statistical data analysis, signal conditioning, avionics testing, refrigeration systems testing
Technologies
NX, AutoCAD, Thermal Desktop
Responsibilities
Design active and passive thermal control systems using heat transfer and mechanical equations; plan and develop thermal cycle and thermal-vacuum testing campaigns; design and develop heater and cooling systems; setup, commission, and maintain test stands and instrumentation; develop data acquisition systems; perform tests on pump fluid loops; develop testing and control scripts; create formal documentation for development and production; troubleshoot electrical and mechanical test setups; document, compile, analyze, and present test data
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC