Thermal Engineer, Space

Highlights

• Own thermal design and analysis for a space vehicle or payload program.
• Build integrated hardware and software for Space Domain Awareness missions.
• Lead thermal vacuum, balance, and cycle tests from planning to execution.

Ideal candidate

First-principles thermal problem-solver who thrives on open-ended hardware challenges and fast-paced ownership. Passionate about defending the U.S. and allies through hands-on prototyping, testing, and cross-disciplinary collaboration in space systems.

Requirements

• BS, MS, or higher degree in engineering, applied physics, or hard science
• Demonstrated knowledge of heat transfer in academic and/or professional setting
• Application of first-order hand calculations to drive thermal architectures and verify models
• Proficiency in Thermal Desktop or equivalent thermal simulation tool
• Thermal experience with spacecraft components such as optical payloads, electronics, mechanisms
• Hands-on experience prototyping hardware and conducting thermal tests
• Experience with CAD, selecting instrumentation, post-processing data, correlating models
• Ability to independently navigate and solve complex, open-ended technical problems in a fast-paced environment
• CAD experience (Siemens NX preferred)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Passion for defending the United States and her allies
• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data