Thermal Hardware Engineer

Lanteris Space Systems is currently seeking a Thermal Hardware Engineer to join our Thermal Engineering team in Palo Alto, CA. In this role, you will focus on thermal control and thermal protection hardware on satellites and spacecraft components. You will interpret each program’s requirements to direct the mechanical design, manufacture, and integration of spacecraft thermal hardware, including thermal blankets, shields, and similar hardware.

You will collaborate with the thermal team (engineering, analysis, and manufacturing), space environments, mechanical design, assembly integration and test (AIT), and other functions to ensure design completeness. You will interpret these requirements to design 3D model-based engineering of thermal insulation and shielding. You will create or update and release dimensioned design drawings for 3D printed, fiberglass, or metal shielding needed for temperature control or protection from radio frequency, radiation and micro-meteoroids.

You will create thermal installation drawings to locate and integrate all blankets, shields, and bracketry onto a spacecraft. You will also lead design reviews, complete thermal hardware inspections, and support spacecraft thermal hardware integrations through all phases.  
** Responsibilities:
*** Interpret and implement thermal hardware requirements received from thermal subsystem leads
* Collaborate with cross-functional personnel to develop thermal hardware designs that meet requirements
* Complete engineering design of thermal control & thermal protection hardware
* Use Creo Parametric to develop engineering models and drawings
* Initiate engineering change requests & notices
* Support prototyping, manufacturing, and fit checking of thermal hardware
* Prepare detailed technical reports on work performed
* Provide functional guidance to less experienced technical personnel
* Lead continuous improvement initiatives
* Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
* Other duties as assigned
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* Minimum Requirements:

*** Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
* BS in mechanical/aerospace engineering or related discipline. Four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree.
* 2 years of relevant experience. A master's degree may account for two years of experience
* Understanding of and proficiency in the use of computer-aided design software (such as Creo Parametric and AutoCAD)
* Ability to accommodate occasional non-standard shifts (i.e. swing shifts as well as weekend/holiday shifts) during peak milestone delivery time frames
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** 2+ years of experience in space industry thermal control and thermal protection
* College coursework or experience in heat transfer
* Understanding of mathematics, physics, and material properties as they relate to mechanical components and systems
* Teamcenter or PLM Software experience
* Good spatial visualization ability
* Experience with hands-on production support
* Experience in creating and interpreting engineering drawings
* Contribute to continuous improvement (CI) projects
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills, project/time management, ability to meet deadlines and pay attention to details
* Proficient in Microsoft Office suite:
Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook
* Interest in thermal engineering and/or space systems

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