Spacecraft Thermal Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

Chantilly, VA, USA
Base: $117,300 - $175,900 annual; bonus/equity: va...
4+ years thermal engineering experience
System level support for 2 spacecraft programs
Us citizenship required
The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Spacecraft Thermal Engineer to provide technical expertise on vehicle systems for defense and civil customers

Job Summary

  • The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Spacecraft Thermal Engineer to provide technical expertise on vehicle systems for defense and civil customers.
  • Successful candidates will lead integrated-team thermal engineering efforts, including innovation projects, concurrent engineering, and anomaly investigations.
  • The role offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $117,300 to $175,900 annually along with comprehensive benefits including a 401(k) match.

Matching Summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Spacecraft Thermal Engineer to provide technical expertise on vehicle systems for defense and civil customers.

Salary

Base: $117,300 - $175,900 annual; Bonus/Equity: Variable pay program for exceptional contributions; Benefits: Comprehensive health care, 401(k) up to 12% match, relocation assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 4+ years thermal engineering experience
  • System level support for 2 spacecraft programs
  • US citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM field

Nice-to-have

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in mechanical engineering
  • 10+ years direct spacecraft thermal experience
  • Deep knowledge of cryogenics and two-phase thermophysics
  • Experience with adjacent disciplines like systems engineering
  • Current active TS/SCI clearance

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM
  • 4 years minimum thermal engineering experience
  • Support for at least 2 spacecraft programs
  • US citizenship mandatory
  • Security clearance eligibility

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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