Thermal Engineer

As a Thermal Engineer, you will play a key role driving thermal design, analysis, and test activities for advanced space hardware programs. 

Responsibilities include:

Providing thermal design inputs to mechanical and electrical engineering teams

Conducting thermal modeling using Thermal Desktop (SINDA) and/or Ansys tools (ICEPAK, Fluent, Mechanical)

Developing detailed thermal analysis reports and engineering documentation

Creating and executing thermal test and qualification plans

Installing thermocouples/heaters, configuring DAQ systems, and conducting hands-on thermal testing

Correlating thermal test results with analytical thermal models

Supporting architecture trade studies for electronic enclosures

Performing PCB-level and module-level preliminary thermal analysis

Collaborating with cross-functional teams across the hardware development lifecycle

Supporting early-stage R&D and development-phase test operations

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

3+ years of hands-on experience with Thermal Desktop (SINDA) and/or Ansys thermal tools

2+ years of direct experience with:

                  Thermal test planning and setup

                  Thermocouple/heater installation

                  DAQ and power supply operation

                  Executing thermal tests and evaluating results

Demonstrated ability to correlate thermal test data to analytical models

Strong technical writing skills, including formal engineering reports

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in aerospace, avionics, or high-reliability electronics

CAD experience (NX or SolidWorks)

Experience correlating data to production-level thermal models

Satellite, space-system, or RF hardware experience

Who Thrives Here

We're looking for a Thermal Engineer who is:

Passionate about space hardware and advanced engineering

Highly technical, detail-oriented, and methodical

Comfortable working hands-on with test hardware and instrumentation

Excited to collaborate with top-tier engineers on high-visibility programs

Motivated to help shape the next generation of satellite technology