Thermal Analyst
Core
Build and run thermal models to predict spacecraft temperatures across mission phases and support the design of active/passive thermal control systems.
Role type
Senior IC thermal test and simulation engineer
Builds
High-power satellite platforms for LEO to deep space missions
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite manufacturing / Thermal engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
thermal test experience in high-rate manufacturing, sizing and testing fluid systems (pumps, valves, accumulators, heat exchangers, cold plates), data acquisition for thermal/power applications, test plan development and execution, thermal and TVAC testing setup/instrumentation/troubleshooting
Preferred skills
NX or AutoCAD for test fixture design, Thermal Desktop, statistical data analysis, signal conditioning, pump testing, avionics testing, refrigeration system testing
Technologies
Thermal Desktop, NX, AutoCAD
Responsibilities
Design active and passive thermal control systems using heat transfer equations; plan and develop thermal cycle and thermal-vacuum testing campaigns; design heater and cooling systems including control architecture; setup, commission, and maintain test stands and instrumentation; develop data acquisition systems; perform tests on novel 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