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Astrolab · 1 day ago

Sr. Thermal Engineer (NASA LTVS Contingent)

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$119K/yr - $190K/yr

4+ years exp

Astrolab is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies, and they are seeking a Senior Thermal Engineer to join their team. The role involves the thermal design, analysis, testing, and validation of hardware and systems for planetary rovers, ensuring their functionality in extreme environments.

AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel

Responsibilities

Develop thermal control strategies and systems for planetary rovers, including thermal analysis, design, and testing for operation in extreme environments

Conduct thermal modeling and simulation, including transient and steady-state thermal analysis for systems exposed to vacuum, radiation, and temperature extremes

Perform thermal control system (TCS) design and analysis, ensuring rover components withstand operational loads and environmental hazards

Design and validate thermal systems using software tools (e.g., Thermal Desktop, ANSYS, Sinda/Fluent) and physical tests

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate thermal solutions into overall rover design

Automate workflows to streamline thermal analysis processes and reduce engineering cycles

Document designs, analysis results, and validation outcomes to support team understanding and future reference

Review and provide feedback on the thermal designs and analyses of peers

Drive performance improvements and cost-efficient solutions in thermal system design

Qualification

Thermal analysisThermal designThermal modeling softwareHeat transfer systemsPlanetary rover systemsMATLABPythonThermal FEA softwareReduced-order modelingCommunication skills