Spacecraft Thermal Engineer

$90,000 - $130,000

Full-time - On-site

Littleton, Colorado

My client builds and operates a diverse range of small satellite systems supporting space-based turnkey missions for several business applications, including earth observation, communications, in-orbit demonstrations, and risk reduction opportunities, in addition to various science and exploration applications.

Position Summary:

The Spacecraft Thermal Engineer is responsible for thermal analysis and thermal-related support of all classes of Astro Digital bus.

The ideal candidate is a meticulous, self-motivated thermal engineer with deep experience in the thermal analysis of spacecraft both at the system and unit level

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Building both spacecraft system level and unit level models as required using Thermal Desktop
• Working with other disciplines to gather requirements and inputs necessary to complete the analysis
• Efficiently presenting results, identifying if requirements are met or possible solutions
• Providing thermal design recommendations (e.g., thermal interface material, heater placement, temperature sensor placement, coatings, etc.)
• Supporting thermal vacuum and thermal cycling testing.

Key Requirements:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field
• 2-5 years of experience as a thermal engineer or thermal analyst in the aerospace field using Thermal Desktop
• Proficiency in building Thermal Desktop models for analysis of spacecraft and subsystems
• Proficiency with performing thermal hand calcs/back of the envelop assessments
• Experience with thermal data post-processing (e.g., temperature data and heater power data) in Excel or Python
• Experience planning and executing thermal vacuum and thermal cycling testing
• Self-motivated work ethic with a desire to learn new aspects of thermal analysis and engineering
• Good written, verbal, and virtual communication skills
• Willingness to travel ~5 times/year

Beneficial Skills/Qualifications:

• An MS in engineering directly related to thermal analysis or thermal engineering
• Proficiency with SINDA/FLUINT and Thermal Desktop User Logic
• Proficiency in CAD modeling and drawing creation via Solidworks
• Proficiency in analyzing electronic components at the board level using Thermal Desktop
• Experience meshing complex geometry using TD Direct or other meshing software for use in Thermal Desktop
• Possesses a solid understanding of thermal environments and effects
• Familiarity with standards such as NASA-STD-7000 (GEVS)
• Familiarity with SpaceX Falcon 9 rideshare requirements