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The Aerospace Corporation · 15 hours ago

Spacecraft Thermal Engineer

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $176K/yr

4+ years exp

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. They are seeking a Spacecraft Thermal Engineer to design and analyze spacecraft thermal control systems, engage with internal and external customers, and lead teams in thermal engineering projects.

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Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Key customers are internal program offices representing defense and civil agencies, such as the U.S. Space Force, the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and others

You will engage with impact with these internal and external customers to identify, track, and resolve design, workmanship, and performance issues relating to space vehicle and payload thermal control subsystems

You will deliver results as the thermal subject matter expert in thermal control systems for spacecraft and payloads. Lead and conduct analysis, modeling, simulation, experimental investigations, and assessments of designs and design concepts relating to spacecraft thermal control systems and their components. Participate in and review thermal subsystem requirements, allocations, design, integration, test, and flight operations

You will operate strategically, curating department knowledge and capabilities in thermal systems engineering, thermal analysis and design, and/or thermal control hardware

You will provide thermal engineering technical leadership of teams of 2 or more people in support of programs, interdepartmental projects, and broad engagement efforts

Qualification

Thermal engineeringHeat transferThermal control systemsSINDA/FLUINTThermal DesktopPythonSolidWorksCryogenicsThermodynamicsLeadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or closely related field with emphasis in heat transfer or thermal sciences

Four years thermal engineering experience

Experience with the design, analysis, manufacturing, testing, and operation of spacecraft thermal control systems for all relevant modes of heat transfer, both active and passive, and through all phases of program lifecycle

Experience with SINDA/FLUINT and Thermal Desktop software; other applicable software includes TSS, EES, SolidWorks, SpaceClaim, CAMEO, and scripting languages such as FORTRAN and Python

Experience with thermal vacuum (TVAC), thermal cycle, and other environmental test programs

Willingness to occasionally travel to customer or contractor facilities approximately 10% time

Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

Six total years of thermal engineering experience

Experience or knowledge of cryogenics, two-phase thermophysics, or thermodynamics

Preferred

Advanced degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or closely related field with emphasis in heat transfer or thermal sciences

Experience in adjacent engineering disciplines for spaceflight hardware: systems engineering, control systems, fluid or propulsion systems, power systems, flight software and telemetry systems, integration and test

Current and active Secret or TS/SCI clearance (SSBI), which is issued by the U.S. government, is strongly preferred. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

Flexible spending accounts

Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

Relocation assistance

Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

Education assistance programs

An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect