Spacecraft Passive Thermal Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

Houston, TX, US
Base: $100,300 - $175,900 annually; bonus/equity: ...
Passive thermal control system design
Sinda/fluint and thermal desktop software
Crewed spacecraft program experience
The role involves evaluating and analyzing the Passive Thermal Control System for the Orion crewed vehicle and supporting missions across all phases

Job Summary

  • The role involves evaluating and analyzing the Passive Thermal Control System for the Orion crewed vehicle and supporting missions across all phases.
  • Candidates will lead high-priority thermal analyses, develop verification closure plans, and provide guidance on contractor deliverables for SE&I products.
  • The position offers a competitive salary range of $100,300 to $175,900 along with comprehensive health care, 401(k) matching, and professional growth programs.

Matching Summary

The role involves evaluating and analyzing the Passive Thermal Control System for the Orion crewed vehicle and supporting missions across all phases.

Salary

Base: $100,300 - $175,900 annually; Bonus/Equity: Variable pay program for exceptional contributions; Benefits: Comprehensive health care, 401(k) up to 12%, relocation assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Passive Thermal Control System design
  • SINDA/FLUINT and Thermal Desktop software
  • Crewed spacecraft program experience
  • Thermal vacuum and environmental testing
  • Real-time telemetry data analysis

Nice-to-have

  • NASA heritage passive thermal knowledge
  • Finite Element Analysis proficiency
  • Systems Engineering tools expertise
  • Active Secret security clearance
  • Mentorship of early-career engineers

Key Requirements

  • B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • 4+ years thermal engineering experience
  • U.S. citizenship required for security clearance
  • Experience with SINDA/FLUINT and Thermal Desktop
  • Ability to obtain and maintain government security clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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