Senior Thermal Engineer
Core
Lead the design, analysis, and validation of spacecraft thermal control systems to ensure mission-critical performance and reliability.
Role type
Senior IC thermal design engineer (spacecraft)
Builds
Thermal control systems for spacecraft components and subsystems
Domain
Aerospace / Space sector
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Thermal design and analysis, heat transfer mechanisms, space environments, thermal control design principles, thermal analysis tools (ESATAN-TMS, Thermal Desktop), 3D CAD software, environmental qualification testing, active and passive thermal control methods (heat pipes, radiators, insulation, heaters)
Preferred skills
Mentoring engineers, planning and conducting thermal/environmental testing campaigns, flight hardware development and qualification processes
Technologies
ESATAN-TMS, Thermal Desktop, 3D CAD software
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end thermal design and simulation, build and validate detailed thermal models, define and implement thermal control strategies, support testing from component to full system trials, plan and oversee environmental qualification tests, participate in design reviews and technical discussions, ensure compliance with standards and targets, produce engineering documentation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentoring responsibilities