Thermal Analysis Engineer

The Exploration Company; Bordeaux; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Exploration Company is seeking a Thermal Analysis Engineer to contribute to Nyx, our modular and reusable space orbital vehicle.

You will develop thermal models and simulations to support design definition and validation, collaborating with mechanical, CAD, avionics and mechanism teams to optimize thermal architecture and performance.

The role requires a Master’s or PhD in aerospace, 4+ years in thermal analysis, and fluency in English; CFD experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in aerospace or related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in thermal analysis.
• Strong knowledge of active and passive thermal management.
• Fluent in English; German, French or Italian are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate thermal models and simulations for spacecraft.
• Determine thermal load cases across the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with subsystems to optimize the spacecraft thermal design.
• Support test planning and data correlation for validation.
• Create and improve thermal analysis tools.
• Prepare documentation and participate in design reviews.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Python

Matlab

CFD basics

Education

Master's or PhD in aerospace engineering or related field

Tools

Thermal Desktop

ESATAN

Systema

Job description

Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecrafts for humanity.

Here at The Exploration Company we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refueled in orbit, and which carries cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.

We want you as a talented Thermal analysis engineer to help us in our mission by contributing to the development, justification and validation of our vehicle. As Thermal analysis engineer, you will be in charge of the thermal modeling and simulations to support the design definition and justification of the vehicle. You will work closely with our mechanical, CAD, avionics and mechanism engineers to optimize together the vehicle design, thermal architecture and performance. You will be part of the Nyx Thermal and ECLSS Team and will report to the Space Vehicle Thermal Team Leader.

Key Responsibilities

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

• To generate the thermal and fluids models, with the right level of complexity depending on the maturity and the goals of the study,

• To determine the thermal load cases through the entire system lifecycle,

• To provide technical solutions on optimizing the design and the spacecraft thermal management, in collaboration with other subsystems,

• To contribute to co-engineering sessions with various teams and suppliers to ensure the technical consistency and design optimization,

• To support the test campaign preparation: test plan definition, exploitation for simulation comparison and correlation,

• To contribute to the creation and improvement of the thermal analysis tools ,

• To contribute to the validation and verification of the requirements,

• To effectively communicate and provide recommendations through the analyses, preparation, and presentation of technical data,

• To prepare the technical documentation and participate to design reviews.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master of Science or PhD) in aerospace engineering, heat transfer and fluid mechanics, or another related field,

• At least 4 years of experience in thermal analysis,

• Good knowledge of thermal management for both active and passive thermal control systems,

• Deep knowledge of thermal and fluid analysis,

• Experience with several thermal software (Thermal Desktop, ESATAN, Systema),

• Experience with programming (Python, Matlab…),

• Experience with CFD analysis is a plus,

• Fluent in English. German, French and Italian are an asset.

Skills and Behaviors

• Strong oral and written communication skills,

• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills,

• Strong organizing and prioritization of tasks,

• Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done,

• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with The Exploration Company's core values of Vision, Competence, Integrity and Passion.

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?

We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.
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.

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