System level thermal design & development, payload level integration and test
Perform thermal design and analysis tasks on complex mechanical hardware
Create and analyze design concepts using thermal analysis software & FEA
Defines and establishes the technical approach to meet assigned objectives
Directs, coordinates and provides assistance to engineering team
Prepares reports, formal documentation and presentation materials
Participates in and present information for Preliminary Design reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR)
Interfaces with outside suppliers/customers and other engineering disciplines
Presents design details at program reviews
Development of thermal test plans to manufacture and test payload sensor systems
Support new business opportunities
Mentor junior level engineers

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering or science degree
minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
7+ years of professional experience using thermal analysis tools such as Thermal Desktop (preferred), Sinda, Flotherm, Icepak, etc.
4+ years of providing technical leadership to a multi-disciplinary mechanical engineering team
Professional experience with thermal analysis of mechanical and electronic systems, in space, air or ground environments
Professional experience with thermal vacuum testing
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS/SCI Security Clearance

Benefits

health and disability insurance
401(k) match
flexible spending accounts
EAP
education assistance
parental leave
paid time off
company-paid holidays

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

thermal designthermal analysisfinite element analysis (FEA)thermal test plansthermal vacuum testingmechanical hardware analysispayload integrationtechnical leadershipdesign concept analysisengineering documentation

Soft Skills

mentoringteam coordinationpresentation skillsreport preparationinterpersonal communicationproblem-solvingtechnical assistancecustomer interactionorganizational skillsleadership

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical EngineeringGraduate Degree in Engineering or ScienceU.S. TS/SCI Security Clearance