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Leonardo DRS · 3 weeks ago

Principal Mechanical Engineer (Thermal Analyst)

Cypress, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$113K/yr - $176K/yr

10+ years exp

Leonardo DRS is a company specializing in infrared and electro-optical solutions for military applications. They are seeking a highly motivated Principal Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in thermal analysis to contribute to the development of strategic space and weather systems, focusing on spaceborne EO/IR payloads and sensor technologies.

AerospaceCyber SecurityInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMarine TechnologyNational SecurityNetwork SecuritySecurityTechnical SupportTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct thermal analyses for opto-mechanical and electro-mechanical systems operating in orbital and cryogenic environments

Collaborate with other engineers and industry partners to develop thermal interfaces and performance requirements for systems and sub-systems

Provide technical expertise and assistance to other engineers and support personnel

Work in a cross-functional engineering environment to support design trades, failure analyses, and design activities

Ensure thermal requirements are met throughout all phases of design, integration, and testing

Communicate results to internal and external stakeholders through written reports and formal presentations

Participate in proposals and project planning with technical, cost, and schedule inputs

Mentor junior engineers to enhance the mechanical engineering group’s capabilities

Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Qualification

Thermal analysisSpacecraft thermal analysisElectro-optical technologyThermal Vacuum Chamber testingSolid modeling (Creo)Structural analysis (Ansys)Programming FortranProgramming MATLABProgramming PythonProgramming VBAMechanical design documentationDoD/NASA standardsCommunication skillsMentoring skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience (8+ years with a Master's degree) in thermal analysis and design

5+ years of experience with spacecraft thermal analysis, using tools such as Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT, SINDA/G, or TSS, including at least 2 years with Thermal Desktop and SINDA/FLUINT

Strong understanding of the fundamental theories of heat transfer and the technologies of spacecraft thermal control including radiators, heat pipes, coatings, and both active and passive thermal control systems

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience with Thermal Vacuum Chamber (TVAC) testing, including test design and planning, execution, and correlation of test results with thermal models

U.S. Citizenship required

This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment