Principal Mechanical Engineer (Thermal Control Systems)
Core
Leading design, analysis, and integration of Thermal Control Systems (TCS) for complex space vehicle programs, serving as the Responsible Engineer (RE) and prime technical contact.
Role type
Principal Mechanical Engineer (Thermal Control Systems)
Builds
Space vehicle Thermal Control Systems (radiators, heaters, MLI, etc.)
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / Thermal Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Thermal Control Systems technical standards and principles, system design and architecture definition, trade studies, system testing and verification, production troubleshooting, data analysis and interpretation, technical documentation, mentoring junior engineers
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, design and analysis of subsystems and components, proficiency with NX and Thermal Desktop, advanced data analysis tools, manufacturing processes and material sciences, end-item or vehicle-level testing and validation, pursuit and proposal support
Technologies
NX, Thermal Desktop
Responsibilities
Lead design and analysis efforts for multiple programs, manage system and component design and integration, conduct trade studies and architecture definition, execute system testing and verification, prepare detailed technical documentation and reports, mentor junior engineers, represent the organization as prime technical TCS contact on contracts
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship