Senior Thermal Engineer

isaraerospace; Ottobrunn; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Employee Participation Program

30 days of vacation

Company pension plan

Subsidised lunch

Public transport ticket

Sports club memberships

Individual learning allowance

Zusammenfassung

isaraerospace is seeking an experienced Senior Thermal Engineer to define the thermal environment and architecture of the vehicle. You will lead thermal modeling, coupled loads analysis, and active/passive thermal control design for avionics and payloads, supported by test data and flight data.

The role involves developing and correlating FEM/FDM thermal models, reviewing designs for flight readiness, and creating detailed design documentation.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or similar
• 8+ years of relevant experience in aerospace and thermal fields
• Experience with thermal simulation tools (e.g. ANSYS, SIMCenter, Thermal Desktop)
• Experience with coding (e.g. Python, MATLAB)
• Holistic perspective on development of systems
• Highly organized and proactive with high attention to detail
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Fluent in English

Aufgaben

• Own the vehicle-level thermal architecture, including active and passive thermal control design for avionic components and payloads
• Perform Thermal Coupled Loads Analysis and develop detailed thermal models using FEM and/or FDM methods
• Develop, execute, and correlate thermal models using tools such as SIMCenter, STAR-CCM+ and Thermal Desktop supported by tests and flight data
• Review, assess, and approve component- and assembly-level designs for thermal flight readiness
• Create and maintain specifications and design documentation such as Fluid Plans, Test Plans and Procedures, Test and Analysis Reports, Instrumentation Plans, Work Instructions etc.
• Develop tools, workflows, and standards to improve efficiency, consistency, and repeatability across thermal engineering activities
• Support integration, test, and launch-site operations as subject-matter expert on system thermal performance
• Support with expertise other technical departments

Jobbeschreibung

Mission Brief

You will be responsible for defining the thermal environment and architecture of the vehicle, ranging from detailed thermal modeling and system level coupled loads analyses and to active and passive thermal control design. You will be in charge of the development, execution, and correlation of thermal models using FEM/FDM/FVM tools and test data. The decisions you make will directly support hardware qualification, test planning, and system-level design choices, ultimately enhancing the thermal robustness, performance, and reliability of the vehicle throughout its mission.

Your Role in Our Space Mission

• Own the vehicle-level thermal architecture, including active and passive thermal control design for the avionic components and payloads
• Perform Thermal Coupled Loads Analysis and develop detailed thermal models using FEM and/or FVM, FDM methods
• Develop, execute, and correlate thermal models using tools such as SIMCenter, STAR-CCM+ and Thermal Desktop supported by component tests and flight data
• Review, assess, and approve component- and assembly-level designs for thermal flight readiness
• Create and maintain specifications and design documentation such as Fluid Plans, Test Plans and Procedures, Test and Analysis Reports, Instrumentation Plans, Work Instructions etc.
• Develop tools, workflows, and standards to improve efficiency, consistency, and repeatability across thermal engineering activities
• Support integration, test, and launch-site operations as subject-matter expert on system thermal performance
• Support with your expertise other technical departments

Qualification Checklist

• Degree in the field of Aerospace of Mechanical Engineering, or similar
• 8+ years of relevant experience in the field of aerospace and thermal
• Experience with thermal simulation tools (e.g. ANSYS, SIMCenter, Thermal Desktop)
• Experience with coding (e.g. Python, MATLAB)
• Holistic perspective on development of systems
• Highly organized and proactive with high attention to detail
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Fluent in English

Bonus Skills

• Experience with environmental control system design
• German language skills

Benefits

• Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
• 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge
• Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period
• Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day
• Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket
• Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
• Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills wi