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CesiumAstro · 1 day ago

Senior Thermal Engineer I

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

CesiumAstro is a developer and pioneer of communication systems for satellites and airborne platforms. They are seeking a Senior Thermal Engineer I responsible for the design and analysis of thermal control systems, working collaboratively within a cross-functional team to optimize solutions for next-generation aerospace products.

AerospaceDronesSatellite CommunicationSpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for the design, analysis, and validation of thermal control systems for Cesium’s next-generation products

Combine extensive experience in developing and analyzing thermal management systems for satellite electronics, and airborne systems with deep knowledge in space and aerospace thermal environments

Responsible for thermal designs from initial concept design through requirements definition, detailed design, simulation/analysis, manufacturing, testing, qualification, and in-orbit support of Cesium’s products

Work closely with other electrical and mechanical engineers on an integrated team to develop highly optimized solutions

Present engineering design review materials to customers and upper management, as well as participate in proposal-writing efforts

Qualification

Thermal designAnalysisANSYSSolidWorksHeat transferThermal management systemsThermal resistance networksThermal modelingWritten communicationVerbal communicationCollaborationProblem-solving

Required

A Bachelor of Science (BS) or higher in Mechanical, Thermal, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university or institution

4 years of industry experience in thermal/mechanical design and analysis utilizing a mixture of numerical and analytical techniques. A Master of Science may count as 2 years of experience

Expertise in electronics component, PCBA, unit, and system-level thermal design and analysis

Strong proficiency in professional simulation tools such as ANSYS or Thermal Desktop (preferred), as well as MCAD tools such as SolidWorks (preferred)

Strong mechanical engineering and heat transfer foundation

Experience modeling heat pipes and other two-phase thermal management products

Experience analyzing solder joint reliability subject to thermomechanical fatigue cycles

Experience building thermal resistance networks and reduced order thermal models for complex thermal systems

Experience correlating thermal models with TVAC test results

Experience developing analysis automation tools (spreadsheet or script-based)

Familiarity with common manufacturing processes for thermal control systems

Familiarity with the development of thermal control systems and fixtures for lab environments