Mechanical Engineer, Thermal Design

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Experience with thermal analysis tools such as SINDA/FLUINT and Thermal Desktop is highly desirable; experience with other thermal or finite element tools is a plus.
• Experience with the thermal design and analysis of space payloads, or other complex electro-mechanical systems; direct EO/IR space payload experience is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with the assembly, integration, and test (AI&T) of hardware, preferably including thermal control hardware (e.g., radiators, thermal straps, heaters, MLI, thermal interfaces).
• Familiarity with CAD tools (e.g., SOLIDWORKS, CREO, or NX) and basic scripting/programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or FORTRAN)
• Exposure to thermal vacuum (TVAC), thermal cycling, or other environmental test programs, including test planning and data analysis; experience correlating thermal models to test data is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles and perform thermal calculations, including hand calculations to support and cross-check numerical models.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly present technical information to audiences with varying technical backgrounds.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, work effectively in a team environment, and meet established deadlines or milestones.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required.