Senior Thermal Engineer, Orion Program

Overview In this role you will support the Orion thermal analysis team, performing both preliminary and detailed thermal analyses of spacecraft components and the full thermal system. You’ll use standardized tools to model and verify designs, and translate results into memos and data packages for reviews. You’ll present findings to engineers, customers, and program offices, shaping thermal solutions that satisfy producibility and mission needs. The position offers cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment and exposure to challenging, high-stakes spaceflight engineering. This is a mission-driven opportunity to impact spacecraft reliability and performance on cutting-edge missions. Compensation / BenefitsMedical, Dental, VisionFlexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10)401(k) matchPaid time offParental LeaveLife Insurance ResponsibilitiesPerform preliminary and detailed thermal analyses of spacecraft components and subsystemsModel the entire spacecraft thermal system using Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FluintProduce technical memos and data packages for peer and customer reviewsPresent design and analysis results to engineering teams, customers, and Program OfficeReview, interpret, and implement program requirements; support Thermal Cycle/TVAC testing and On-Orbit flight dataCollaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to develop cost-effective thermal control solutions that meet producibility objectivesPlan and support multi-week Thermal Cycle/TVAC and launch-related testingLead investigations into complex thermal issues and communicate results clearlyDocument analytical methods and results for cross-functional stakeholders Key requirementsBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field3+ years of related experienceStrong knowledge of heat transfer and thermodynamicsExperience in engineering design, analysis, and verification across product lifecycleProficiency with CAD and thermal analysis tools (Creo, Thermal Desktop, ANSYS or equivalent)Ability to apply innovative solutions and resolve thermal performance issuesExperience with test planning and executionStrong analytical skillsExcellent technical communicationAbility to work cross-functionallyThermal Desktop and SINDA/FLUINTPython scripting for data analysis or model automationFirst-order heat transfer hand calculations