Senior Thermal Engineer (Space Industry)

Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation; Stevenage, Harwell; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MDA Space seeks a Senior Thermal Engineer to join their Stevenage team. The role involves selecting thermal systems for satellites, performing simulations, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will possess a Mechanical or Aerospace degree and significant experience in thermal engineering, contributing to advanced space exploration technologies and collaborating in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Disability income protection

Life insurance

Pension plan

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in thermal analysis and modeling required.
• Proven experience with thermal concepts for satellites or space subsystems.
• Knowledge of electronic equipment thermal issues is essential.

Responsibilities

• Select thermal protections and perform detailed modeling and simulations.
• Predict temperature distribution and collaborate on thermal systems integration.
• Prepare technical reports and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Thermal modeling

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Nx Space Systems Thermal

Thermal Desktop

Thermica

Esatan

Job description

Senior Thermal Engineer (Space Industry)

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 3,400 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there. For more information, visit www.mda.space .

We’re on the hunt for a Thermal Engineerat our Stevenage, or Harwell office.

MDA Space’s international footprint in the UK creates opportunities to work with some of the most exciting space industrial players in the country. Delivering all three business area capabilities in Geointelligence, Robotics & Space Operations, and Satellite Systems, our UK team provides support to our European-based customers while specializing in the development of advanced space sensors for exploration missions as well as space-based communication technology. As our presence grows overseas, so does our need for new ambitious team players to help us advance our place in the Universe and beyond.

Responsibilities:

• Select appropriate thermal protections, active or passive thermal control equipment, surface finishes, and interfaces
• Perform detailed modeling and simulations
• Predict temperature distribution and thermal loads on materials/equipment at various stages of the product's life cycle: launch, orbital transition, and in-orbit operation
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate thermal systems into satellite design
• Recommend optimal mechanical design based on thermal behavior and material characteristics
• Plan thermal environment tests to qualify new thermal concepts or validate equipment design
• Ensure that equipment is safe and functional in required thermal environments
• Prepare technical reports and presentations to support design reviews and client interactions
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent, required
• At least 5 years of experience in thermal analysis and thermal modelling (TMM), preferably with Nx Space Systems Thermal or experience with Thermal Desktop, Thermica, or Esatan
• Knowledge of thermal issues and solutions specific to electronic equipment
• Proven experience in delivering thermal concepts for satellites or space subsystems
• Knowledge and understanding of space environments; experience in the space industry is a major asset
• Ability to identify key issues and prioritize them accordingly
• Ability to collaborate with specialists from other disciplines
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in parallel and work under tight deadlines

Suitable candidates will ideally have the following attributes:

• Multitasking ability
• Ability to identify and prioritize key issues in a design
• Experience with electronic packaging and thermal testing
• Experience in the space industry and understanding of electrical requirements are assets

We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA Space welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA Space’s leadership in this next golden age.

Comments/Special Considerations:

We are required to conduct a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) screening in which we will check your:

• Right to work: To confirm that you are entitled to take up the position as well as check your nationality and immigration status
• Identity: Full ID check
• Criminal records: Basic Disclosure
• Employment history check: Confirmation of past three years of employment (minimum) history/activity
• Reference checks

Benefits statement:

MDA Space provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; private healthcare, disability income protection, life insurance, pension plan; and an employee assistance program. We also have a Hybrid work model in place, for a better work/life balance.

Equal opportunity statement:

MDA Space is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.

Accommodations

MDA Space is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.