Senior Thermal Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end thermal design and simulation process for spacecraft components and subsystems.
• Build and validate detailed thermal models using specialist engineering software.
• Define and implement effective thermal control strategies using both active and passive methods, such as heat pipes, radiators, insulation, and heaters.
• Support all levels of testing, from component evaluation to full spacecraft system trials.
• Plan and oversee environmental qualification tests, including thermal vacuum campaigns, and review results to verify performance.
• Participate in key engineering milestones, design reviews, and technical discussions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure all thermal systems comply with internal standards, performance targets, and customer expectations.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including mechanical, systems, electrical, and propulsion engineers to ensure seamless integration.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring less experienced engineers, and encouraging best practice across the team.
• Produce and maintain high-quality engineering documentation, including test procedures, reports, specifications, and technical drawings.

Required Skills

• Essential: Proven experience working within the space sector , supporting spacecraft or satellite programmes.
• Approximately 10+ years of experience in thermal design and analysis for space applications.
• Proficiency in thermal analysis tools (such as ESATAN-TMS, Thermal Desktop, or similar) and 3D CAD software.
• Strong understanding of heat transfer mechanisms , space environments, and thermal control design principles.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering , or equivalent military experience .

Desirable Skills

• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience mentoring or technically guiding other engineers is advantageous.
• Experience planning and conducting thermal and environmental testing campaigns.
• Familiarity with flight hardware development and qualification processes.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.

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