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Canopy Aerospace & Defense · 3 weeks ago

Senior Thermal Engineer (Relo Assistance Offered)

California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $140K/yr

4+ years exp

Canopy Aerospace & Defense is focused on advancing materials for space, defense, and maritime systems. They are seeking a Senior Thermal Engineer to serve as a Subject Matter Expert in thermal protection systems, collaborating with engineering teams to ensure hardware meets performance and safety standards.

Manufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Paige White

Responsibilities

Actively participate in the design, fabrication, and assembly of thermal protection hardware, including but not limited to cutting and sewing materials used for space and aerospace applications

Perform comprehensive thermal modeling and analysis of flight subsystems and systems, including related thermal hardware, while collaborating closely with customer subject matter experts

Develop thermal models of active and passive thermal designs using a mixture of numerical solutions and hand calculations of spacecraft systems, subsystems, avionics, and mechanisms that predict temperature margins in a variety of thermal space environments

Develop thermal verification test plans, procedures, and support test activities, monitor and correlate test results to model predictions

Participate in thermal hardware testing campaigns and qualifications including periods of off-hours or on-call work

Work closely with other subject matter experts to define requirements, iterate through design concepts, and demonstrate overall system performance

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to reduce thermal risk by identifying the constraining elements of a thermal design and recommend mitigation strategies from the concept level to design, production, and operation

Conduct thermo-mechanical design trade studies that balance performance margins, resource use, risk, cost, and schedule

Document analyses and designs including inputs, methods, and results as needed for presentation at design and test reviews and for hardware implementation

Prepare technical documents and presentations to present the results of analysis and tests to Managers, Customers, and/or Stakeholders

Interface with Program, Engineering, and Customer teams on thermal design, performance, and test issues and support other teams/disciplines, as necessary

Develop tools to support concept trade studies and post-processing analysis

Support Business Development activities, including proposals, white papers, and requests for information

Effective communication with Production, Machining, Maintenance, and Quality departments to ensure timely delivery

Capability to improve KPIs: safety, quality, on-time delivery, and efficiency

Collaboration skills with Engineering and Contracts personnel on hiring, performance reviews, and promotions

Ability to participate in recruitment efforts and support 5-S, health, safety, and environmental guidelines

Competence in performing cross-functional operations and maintaining a clean work area

Qualification

Thermal design managementThermal modelingThermal protection systemsThermal analysis methodsCAD softwareComputational scriptingCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Minimum of two (4) years of direct experience working on aerospace and space sectors as thermal subject matter expert

Strong knowledge and hands-on experience of thermal design management, surface optical treatments, cut and sow thermal protection systems including but not limited to insulation material (MLI), and composite and additive manufactured ceramic heat shields used in aerospace and space applications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering or other related field from an accredited organization

Proficiency with Thermal Desktop or other similar tools accepted in the industry is necessary

Experience developing detailed thermal and simplified thermal models for spacecraft and rocket systems, subsystems, and components including associated thermal hardware (active and passive)

Experience with process development, as pertains to thermal analysis methods, testing methods, or model correlation

Knowledge of environmental requirements, engineering, thermal vacuum/ambient pressure testing, including use of data acquisition systems

Must possess an understanding of the basic principles of radiation and conduction and convection heat transfer in conjunction with space environment heating effects and parameters associated with spaceflight applications

Deep understanding of orbital mechanics and thermal design considerations with respect to launch environment, MEO, LEO, GEO, and other orbits

Experience with CAD software such as NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar

Proficiency with computational scripting languages (MATLAB, Python, Mathematica, etc.)

Meticulous and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with a powerful desire to be a leader/key contributor on a small team

Highly responsible collaborator with a cheerful outlook and excellent communication and documentation skills

Solid foundation and familiarity with applicable industry standards and literature including but not limited to SMS-S-016, GSFC-STD-7000 and Space Mission analysis and Design (SMAD)

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD US Government Secret security clearance

Preferred

Experience with technical leadership responsibilities, such as serving on Risk Reduction teams or as Subject Matter Expert

Ownership of technical issues with respect to Engineering Review Boards, NCRs, and other engineering anomalies with the expectation of bringing them to resolution

Experience with planning, execution, and data analysis of thermal and/or mechanical testing for launch or space mission applications

Proven experience developing full design solutions for thermo-mechanical systems used in satellites, launch vehicles or missile systems

Experience in a production environment within the space/aerospace industry

Knowledge of ERP systems and machining and bonding of various materials including but not limited to composites

Knowledge of safety/environmental measures, machining operations, and inspection methods

Familiarity with ablative materials and designing/analyzing techniques for extreme environments is a plus

Master's or Ph.D. in engineering (Aerospace/Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering) with a Thermal focus or similar desired

Benefits

Company paid employee medical, dental and vision insurance.

Retirement plan participation (eligibility required)

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Discretionary bonuses

Company

Canopy Aerospace & Defense

Canopy Aerospace & Defense manufactures and delivers highly specialized materials with exceptional insulative, absorptive, and signal reducing characteristics to the space and defense markets.

Founded in 2021

Denver, Colorado, USA

51-200 employees