Space Thermal Engineer

• DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • System engineering, technical design and analysis for studies and missions from bid generation, through to launch and operations, with a thermal system focus.
• Perform thermal subsystem level design, including requirement analysis, mission analysis, and design trade-offs.
• Design, specification for heat pipes, phase-change material systems, conduction bars, radiators, heaters, and cryogenic systems as well as test and ground support equipment.
• Provide thermal test support including planning, writing test plans, predictions, testing, evaluation and correlation.
• Responsible for authoring, review and release of various thermal CDRLs, reports and trade study documents.
• Support the wider team in mission and operational concept development for satellite missions.
• Liaise with all levels of program and engineering staff on thermal design and test matters and support other teams / disciplines as necessary.
• Represents the organization as a prime technical contact within the engineering team for assigned project(s)/program(s) and with supplier or customer meetings and presentations.
• May function in an advisory or leadership role for a project/program and provide direction and guidance to less experienced professional staff or team of professional staff.
• Formulates plans and guides the development and implementation of engineering solution(s) including deployment, resource requirements, testing, documentation, integration and compliance and safety.
• We offer a 9x80 work schedule where you will have every other Friday off.
• We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
• Familiarity with all aspects of the satellite system life cycle, including environmental test, launch, commissioning and operations.
• Experience with TVAC and thermal balance testing, instrumentation, model tuning, test plans and procedures.
• Experience with thermal analysis of satellites and related materials including interface resistances, coatings, radiators and solar panels.
• Understanding of orbit mechanics and the impact of different orbits on satellite thermal design.
• Experience with thermal analysis and software tools such as Thermal Desktop, SINDA and FLUENT
• Familiarity with passive and active thermal management techniques.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
• Strong communication (written and verbal), computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience and exposure to opto-mechanics, imaging and directed energy systems is beneficial.
• Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required, active security clearance desired.
• Job Category: Engineering

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