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BAE Systems, Inc. · 5 days ago

Engineer Senior - Thermal

Boulder, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$97K/yr - $165K/yr

4+ years exp

BAE Systems, Inc. is an international defense, aerospace and security company delivering a range of products and services. They are seeking a Senior Thermal Engineer to perform thermal design and analysis of spacecraft and aerospace systems, ensuring successful project execution and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Defense & Space

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Thermal design and analysis of spacecraft and/or precision aerospace electro-mechanical, and/or opto-mechanical flight hardware systems, cryo systems, antenna communication systems, tactical systems, components and/or ground support equipment from concept through detail design and testing

Computation of heat transfer coefficients, temperature and heat flow calculations; steady state and transient

Develop thermal loads and environments for hardware (spacecraft, instruments, etc.)

Support thermal environmental testing (in air and/or vacuum)

Write detailed reports for test and analysis activities

Review drawings, procedures and engineering orders for completeness, compatibility, producibility, and correctness

Ability to provide and communicate the technical and programmatic aspects of a project to the team and potentially the customer

Promote development of a strong team by participation in key aspects of a project

Maintain and update required records and reports

Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule

Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment

Perform other duties as necessary

Qualification

Thermal designAnalysisThermal math modelingCAD software proficiencySpacecraft thermal systemsCostSchedule knowledgeCommunication skillsCreativity in designThermal processes knowledgeTeamwork

Required

BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 4 or more years related experience

Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree and/or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education

Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance with a favorable Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)

Ability to work effectively with customer counterparts

Working knowledge of thermal, radiation, and convection

Understanding of thermal math modeling using Thermal Desktop, ANSYS Mechanical, CFD, and SINDA software tools

Working knowledge and experience using the CAD software Solid Works or similar software platform

Experience in spacecraft and/or precision aerospace electro-mechanical, and/or opto-mechanical flight hardware systems, cryogenics systems, antenna communication systems, tactical video systems, components and/or ground support equipment thermal design

Demonstrated creativity in thermal engineering design and analysis

Knowledge of thermal processes and materials usage

Solid communication skills

Working knowledge of cost and schedule as it applies to Thermal Engineering

Ability to work in a fast paced, team environment