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Senior Thermal Engineer

150k – 200kIrvine, CAHardware EngineeringOnsite5+ YOE
Summary

Leads thermal design, analysis, modeling, and testing for satellite hardware systems. Requires 5+ years space industry experience, expertise in Thermal Desktop, hand calculations, and CAD software.

About the role

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead thermal design of hardware, from initial high-level layout and analysis down to validation of performance with ground tests
  • Consult with other disciplines as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Thermal Analysis
  • Provide ongoing mentorship to junior engineers
  • Automate workflow to reduce engineering investment in the design cycle
  • Build and control system-level thermal models
  • Execute thermal design trades to maximize satellite mission performance
  • Select in-house testing equipment and external testing facilities
  • Design and execute TVAC testing, including thermal balances
  • Perform hand-calculations and compare results against model outputs
  • Pursue operational simplicity
  • Produce quality documentation of your work to reduce miss-rate and improve efficiency

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • 5+ years of experience in the Space industry as a Thermal Engineer
  • Expertise with Thermal Desktop
  • Proficiency performing hand calculations
  • Experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
  • Must be able to obtain Secret and/or TS/SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • Experience guiding junior engineers and providing constructive feedback
  • A passion for working in small, fast-moving teams

Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 USD

Skills
Thermal DesktopSolidWorksThermal AnalysisTVAC TestingHand Calculations3D CADThermal Modeling
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