Bastion Technologies, Inc. · 1 day ago
Thermal Analysis Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expBastion Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Thermal Analysis Engineer to support the space program. The role involves developing and maintaining thermal models, performing analyses for spacecraft components, and collaborating with design teams to optimize thermal control strategies.
Industrial EngineeringManufacturingSpace Travel
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
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information
Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of engineering
Must have 2+ years of recent and related work 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
Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS
All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented
Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers
Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives
Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements
Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical
Preferred
BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school and a minimum of two (2) years of direct engineering experience
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
Medical
Prescription
Dental
Vision
AD&D
Disability benefits
Life insurance
Retirement 401k
Vacation
Sick pay
Holidays
Flexible work schedules (when available)
Professional training and development
Company
Bastion Technologies, Inc.
A multi-disciplined engineering and technical services company headquartered in Houston, Texas.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jayant Ramakrishnan
Chief Operating Officer
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