Future Projects Thermal Engineer

The Exploration Company; München; Vor Ort; EUR 75.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Exploration Company in Munich is seeking a Thermal Systems Engineer to join our growing aerospace team, overseeing thermal architecture, sizing and analysis of advanced space vehicle projects.

You will collaborate with mechanical, CAD and system engineers, conduct preliminary thermal analyses, support procurement, testing and post-flight analyses, and contribute to feasibility studies and milestone documentation.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Heat transfer or related field.
• Strong experience in thermal analysis and thermal management of spacecraft.
• Proficient with Thermal Desktop and ESATAN, Python or MATLAB.

Aufgaben

• Design conceptual and preliminary thermal control systems for new space systems.
• Provide thermal solutions in collaboration with subsystems (propulsion, avionics).
• Perform preliminary thermal analyses to justify designs.
• Communicate analyses and recommendations through reports and presentations.
• Support spacecraft development from concept to milestones, incl. procurement and testing.
• Lead procurement, RFx, supplier evaluation and validation of thermal hardware.
• Provide operational support including post-flight analyses.

Kenntnisse

Thermal analysis

Thermal management

Python

MATLAB

C++

Technical communication

Feedback mindset

English fluency

Ausbildung

Master’s or PhD in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Thermal Desktop

ESATAN

Jobbeschreibung

Here at The Exploration Company, we are building innovative aerospace technologies that advance the future of space transportation.

We are seeking a talented Thermal Engineer to help us in our mission by contributing to the development of our future projects. As a Thermal Systems Engineer, you will oversee the thermal architecture, sizing and analysis of a variety of new projects. You will work closely with our mechanical, CAD, and system engineers to assess feasibility and preliminary sizing of the thermal systems of our future vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

In your capacity as a Thermal Engineer, your role will be continuously evolving, but day-to-day your duties will include:

• Designing conceptual and preliminary thermal control systems for new space systems, tailored to project maturity and goals

• Providing technical solutions to optimise thermal management, in collaboration with other subsystems (propulsion, avionics, ECLSS…)

• Perform preliminary thermal analyses to justify the design decisions

• Effectively communicating and providing recommendations through analyses, reviews, documentation and presentation of technical data

• Supporting spacecraft development from concept to operations, including feasibility studies, trade-off analyses, requirements review, system design, and documentation for major development milestones

• Managing procurement, request for proposals, supplier evaluation and selection, testing and validation of thermal hardware

• Providing operational analysis and support, including post-flight analyses

What We Would Love to See from You

In the role of Future Project Thermal Engineer ideally, you will have the following:

• Education: Master’s or PhD degree in Aerospace Engineering, Heat transfer and Fluid mechanics, or another related field.

• Technical skills: Thermal analysis, Thermal management of typical spacecraft subsystems (structures, avionics, propulsion), and understanding of spacecraft thermal environments

• Experience: Proven experience (3+ years) with (Active) Thermal Control System development and procurement, hands-on experience with Thermal Testing, including Thermal Cycling, Thermal Vacuum and Thermal Balance tests

• Programming Skills: Proficiency with thermal software (Thermal Desktop, ESATAN), and in programming and data analysis (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C++).

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Feedback: Willingness to give proactive and mindful feedback across all company levels.

• Mindset: Passion for advancing sustainability in the space industry and highly motivated to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up environment.

• Languages: Fluent in English.

Why you should join us!

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:

• We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind

• We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them

• We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?

The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.