Manager - Lunar Thermal Hardware Engineering
Core
Lead a team of thermal hardware engineers to define, develop, and deliver spacecraft thermal components (cold plates, heat exchangers, radiators) for Blue Moon landers and deep space vehicle systems.
Role type
Senior Manager, Aerospace Thermal Hardware Engineering
Builds
Reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems for lunar surface transport
Domain
Aerospace / Spaceflight / Thermal Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Team leadership, project management, thermal/heat transfer fundamentals, risk management, stakeholder communication, lifecycle management, requirements negotiation, systems engineering, test program execution, safety-critical certification processes
Preferred skills
M.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, resource/budget management, Agile/IMP-level scheduling, configuration management, roadmap development, pumped fluid loop hardware expertise, industry-leading simulation tools (ANSYS, Thermal Desktop, Star CCM+, Jules, Windchill, Creo Parametric)
Technologies
ANSYS, Thermal Desktop, Star CCM+, Jules, Windchill, Creo Parametric
Responsibilities
Manage project scope and deliverables while identifying and mitigating technical and programmatic risks; oversee full employee lifecycle including hiring, development, and performance management; engage with the team on technical decisions regarding thermal hardware design, development, build, and test; own the overall lifecycle of assigned product scope from development through qualification and rate production; coordinate with Enterprise functions to drive product cost and meet delivery objectives; foster a positive team culture adhering to HR processes and policies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management responsibilities