Life Support Systems (LSS) Thermal Engineer

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for consideration at this time.
• Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include but is not limited to testing for marijuana use.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.
• 13 or more years experience working on thermal systems, or similar role preferred.
• Hands on experience building, testing, assembling, and/or integrating hardware.
• Experience designing & analyzing thermal systems (heat exchangers, radiators, cold plates), or fluid components (valves, regulators, pumps, lines, manifolds).
• Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics.
• Strong understanding of space environments (grounding/bonding, thermal, vacuum, regolith) and how they affect design decisions.
• Experience in defining and implementing engineering standards, processes, and practices.
• Proficiency with mechanical design tools (NX, Creo, or Solidworks) and test analysis tools (Python, or equivalent).
• Track record of delivering outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
• Uses good judgement to solve problems proactively, positively impacting hard challenges.
• Proven to deliver high quality results under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with flight hardware development and certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of NASA or commercial space program standards is preferred.
• Experience with CFD, FEA, or thermal modeling tools such as ANSYS Fluent, Star-CCM+, Thermal Desktop, SINDA/Fluint is preferred.
• Experience integrating mechanical and electrical systems, including sensors, harness routing, connectors, and control hardware is preferred.
• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field required.

Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements.

We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership.

Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services.

We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more.

From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family.

Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Resumes should list employment dates in month/year format (e.g., January 2020 – March 2024) for each position to meet customer and contract documentation requirements.