Spacecraft Thermal Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Conduct thermal and mechanical design and analysis for spacecraft.

• Design and implement thermal control systems tailored for diverse spacecraft configurations.

• Assist in the development of prototype and flight hardware.

• Evaluate technical documentation and offer expert recommendations.

• Guide junior engineers and foster collaboration across various engineering disciplines.

• Participate in projects related to CubeSats, GEO satellites, and scientific spacecraft missions.

• Assess spacecraft-level thermal architectures.

• Examine heat rejection strategies.

• Aid in the design of radiators and thermal control systems.

• Investigate component temperature profiles throughout mission timelines.

• Analyze designs in the context of demanding orbital and operational environments.

• Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams throughout trade studies, detailed design, prototyping, testing, qualification, and production phases.

• Engage with customers involved in developing next-generation spacecraft.

• Assist in converting analytical models into functional spaceflight hardware.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

• Over 10 years of engineering experience.

• Profound understanding of heat transfer principles.

• Proven experience in thermal design and troubleshooting.

• Proficient with CAD, FEA, and CFD tools.

• Experience with Thermal Desktop is highly preferred.

• Familiarity with spacecraft missions and subsystems is preferred.

• Excellent communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and leadership abilities.

• U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Protected Individual as outlined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3) preferred due to ITAR regulations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Paid holidays.

• Company-sponsored life insurance.

• Company-sponsored disability insurance.

• 401(k) matching.

• Profit-sharing opportunities.

• A supportive team environment.

• Opportunities to engage throughout the complete development lifecycle.

• Chances to innovate new solutions for complex thermal challenges.

• Opportunities to shape technical direction and mentor emerging engineers.