Oceaneering · 16 hours ago
Passive Thermal Control System (PTCS) Thermal Analysis Engineer - Space Systems
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expOceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. As a Passive Thermal Control System (PTCS) Thermal Analysis Engineer, you will support NASA on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) II contract, focusing on thermal analysis for spacecraft components and systems.
EnergyIndustrialInformation TechnologyManufacturingOil and GasTransportation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain high-fidelity thermal models using tools such as Thermal Desktop and SINDA/FLUINT
Perform steady-state and transient thermal analyses for spacecraft components and integrated systems
Evaluate thermal performance under various mission phases, including launch, transit, lunar orbit, and quiescent modes
Support thermal verification activities, including test planning, data analysis, and model correlation
Collaborate with design teams to optimize thermal control strategies (e.g., insulation, heaters, radiators) and provide guidance on thermal considerations
Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and anomaly investigations
Document analysis results and present findings to internal stakeholders and NASA customers
Reviewing and providing feedback on NASA and vendor thermal designs to ensure compliance with requirements and best practices
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related field and a minimum of one (2) year of experience
Experience with thermal analysis tools such as but not limited to Thermal Desktop, COMSOL, Ansys Fluent, or similar industry standard software
Proven experience in thermal analysis and design for aerospace systems
Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplines
Strong capability to assess and validate thermal designs for technical accuracy and compliance
Preferred
Familiar with JSC organizations, processes, and procedures
The ability to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplines
Experience in the design, analysis, testing, certification, and operation of space PTCS systems and components, which may include but are not limited to multilayer insulation (MLI), thermal blankets, surface coatings, radiators, heat pipes, and other passive thermal hardware during pre-launch, flight, and post-landing phases
Experience with Thermal Desktop is preferred
Familiarity with the Engineering Life Cycle process
Benefits
Health and Wellness
Mental Health
Retirement Savings
Life and Disability
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Company
Oceaneering
Oceaneering is a global oilfield provider of engineered services and products primarily to the offshore oil and gas industry.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$200.54MKey Investors
Scottish Enterprise
2025-08-14Grant· $0.54M
2023-09-20Post Ipo Debt· $200M
1978-01-17IPO
Leadership Team
Roderick Larson
President and CEO
J
J.Ramsay Cook
Principal Engineer
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