Space Thermal Engineer — Design, Analysis & Tests

Redwire Corporation; Kruibeke; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwire Corporation is seeking a Thermal engineer to design and analyze thermal systems for space hardware, from small experiments to large subsystems. You will work closely with systems engineers to ensure thermal requirements are met and translate results into actionable design improvements.

You will verify satellites against launch and orbital cases, manage thermal models, and lead tests and reporting. Fluency in English, a Master’s in engineering/physics, and hands-on TVAC experience are

Qualifications

• Master degree in engineering or physics.
• 2–5 years of experience in a thermal engineering role with a strong focus on thermal analysis.
• Experience with ESATAN TMS is a strong plus.
• Basic understanding of orbits and their relation to the thermal environment seen by spacecrafts.
• Thorough understanding of heat transfer phenomena and space thermal environment (radiation, convection, conduction).
• Thorough understanding of active thermal control.
• Good understanding of thermal resistances and contact conductances.
• Hands-on experience with thermal testing (TVAC) is an asset.
• Knowledge on heat pipes and other advanced thermal control methods is an asset.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Knowledge of programming language (Python, MATLAB, VBA) is an asset.
• Fluency in English is an absolute must.
• Proactive, creative, enthusiastic, result-oriented, and a team player.
• Good communication skills and ability to discuss with customers while respecting schedule and budget constraints.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze thermal systems for space hardware, from small experiments to large subsystems.
• Collaborate with systems engineers to meet thermal requirements.
• Translate results into recommendations to improve mechanical design thermally.
• Verify satellites against launch and orbital cases using hand calculations, spreadsheets, and ESATAN TMS.
• Document thermal analyses and trade-off reports with traceable models.
• Lead preparation, execution and reporting of thermal tests and correlate results with models.
• Maintain structured, timely reporting and issue resolution with the team.

Skills

Proactive

Team player

Strong communication

Fluent English

Education

Master's degree in engineering or physics

Tools

ESATAN TMS

Python

MATLAB

VBA

Excel

Job description

Redwire Corporation is seeking a Thermal engineer to design and analyze thermal systems for space hardware, from small experiments to large subsystems. You will work closely with systems engineers to ensure thermal requirements are met and translate results into actionable design improvements.

You will verify satellites against launch and orbital cases, manage thermal models, and lead tests and reporting. Fluency in English, a Master’s in engineering/physics, and hands-on TVAC experience are