Thermal Analysis Engineer II

• Collect analysis inputs from stakeholders and responsible engineers from vehicle and hardware teams
• Develop new or modified thermal analysis models representing vehicle configuration and behavior
• Create analysis cases to evaluate vehicle thermal performance in worst-case conditions
• Analyze component and assembly thermal performance using hand calculations and Thermal Desktop models
• Post-process analysis results and draw engineering conclusions from output data
• Author and publish analysis reports to support engineering decision-making
• Generate and present design review content to subsystem, vehicle, business unit partners, and customers
• Perform thermal analysis for the MK1 Lunar Lander across component, vehicle, and mission levels, from launch through cislunar space to the lunar surface

• B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or equivalent
• 2+ years of relevant Thermal Engineering/Analysis experience
• Experience in thermal and fluid design fundamentals
• Demonstrated thermal analysis skills
• Familiarity with modeling spacecraft thermal performance using Thermal Desktop and Sinda/Fluint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships
• U.S. citizenship or nationality, U.S. permanent residency, or lawful admission to the U.S. as a refugee or asylee
• M.S. or PhD degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering preferred
• 4+ years of relevant aerospace experience preferred
• Familiarity with thermal control hardware such as cold plates, radiators, heat exchangers, heaters, and multi-layer insulation preferred
• Experience in one or more programming languages such as Python, C/C++, FORTRAN, or Matlab preferred
• Experience solving a variety of thermal problems demonstrating breadth in application preferred

Demonstrates expertise in thermal analysis and modeling, particularly in aerospace applications, with proficiency in tools like Thermal Desktop and Sinda/Fluint. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders are essential for success in this role.

• Thermal Analysis
• Thermal Desktop
• Sinda/Fluint
• Mechanical Engineering Degree
• Aerospace Experience

• Thermal Analysis Skills
• Thermal and Fluid Design Fundamentals
• Programming Languages (Python, C/C++, FORTRAN, Matlab)
• Hand Calculations
• Modeling Spacecraft Thermal Performance

• Strong Written Communication
• Strong Verbal Communication
• Relationship Building

• Thermal Control Hardware
• Coldplates
• Radiators
• Heat Exchangers
• Multi-Layer Insulation

• Thermal Desktop
• Sinda/Fluint