Engineer Senior - Thermal

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers' missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

• Thermal design and analysis of spacecraft and/or precision aerospace electro-mechanical, and/or opto-mechanical flight hardware systems, cryo systems, antenna communication systems, tactical systems, components and/or ground support equipment from concept through detail design and testing.
• Computation of heat transfer coefficients, temperature and heat flow calculations; steady state and transient.
• Develop thermal loads and environments for hardware (spacecraft, instruments, etc.).
• Support thermal environmental testing (in air and/or vacuum).
• Write detailed reports for test and analysis activities.
• Review drawings, procedures and engineering orders for completeness, compatibility, producibility, and correctness.
• Ability to provide and communicate the technical and programmatic aspects of a project to the team and potentially the customer.
• Promote development of a team by participation in key aspects of a project.
• Maintain and update required records and reports.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 4 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree and/or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance with a favorable Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).
• Ability to work effectively with customer counterparts.
• Working knowledge of thermal, radiation, and convection.
• Understanding of thermal math modeling using Thermal Desktop, ANSYS Mechanical, CFD, and SINDA software tools.
• Working knowledge and experience using the CAD software Solid Works or similar software platform.
• Experience in spacecraft and/or precision aerospace electro-mechanical, and/or opto-mechanical flight hardware systems, cryogenics systems, antenna communication systems, tactical video systems, components and/or ground support equipment thermal design.
• Demonstrated creativity in thermal engineering design and analysis.
• Knowledge of thermal processes and materials usage.
• Solid communication skills.
• Working knowledge of cost and schedule as it applies to Thermal Engineering.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.

A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

• BS degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering is preferred, with emphasis in Fluids and Heat Transfer.
• 8 or more years' experience preferred.