Sr Thermal Engineer

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Sr Thermal Engineer

At K , we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. K  employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. K  is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value‑added services, and long‑term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin‑off of K 's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest‑priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join K 's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin‑off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

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Overview This full‑time Senior Thermal Engineer role supports sustaining engineering excellence on the MIST II or NRL contract. The candidate will apply established engineering standards and techniques to provide spacecraft and instrument‑level thermal design, modeling, and analysis for ground and on‑orbit environments.

• Provide guidance and direction in developing and maintaining project schedules.
• Serve as an expert advisor in shaping the technical approach to engineering challenges.
• Perform instrument‑level and spacecraft‑level thermal design, modeling, and analysis for ground and on‑orbit environments.
• Collaborate with Thermal Group team members to ensure that GSFC or NRL project requirements are met.
• Participate in internal K  peer reviews for employees and projects requiring engineering oversight prior to customer presentation.
• Identify key needs within the GSFC Thermal Engineering Branch and work with Branch Management to ensure necessary skills and support are provided.
• Attend peer reviews and provide engineering consultation services as required.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the aerospace industry with specific expertise in thermal/fluid systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the development of thermal models for spacecraft, payloads, and instruments.
• Experience providing thermal design, modeling, and testing—including thermal vacuum chamber testing—for spacecraft and instruments.
• Proven technical team leadership experience and participation in spacecraft project reviews.
• Proficiency using Thermal Desktop, with strong familiarity in applying the tool to modeling and analysis.

• Thermal Desktop
• SINDA
• TSS

Experience and/or Education in lieu of these qualifications will be reviewed for applicability to meet these requirements.

• On‑Site work performed at GSPC Greenbelt, MD location.

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The offered rate will be based on contract affordability and the selected candidate's working location, knowledge, skills, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

K  offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company…