Thermal Engineer

microTECH Global LTD; Winnersh; Presencial; GBP 50.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

microTECH Global LTD is seeking a skilled Thermal Engineer with hands-on experience in spacecraft thermal management at subsystem and spacecraft levels. You will own the thermal control system from concept through to operation in orbit, ensuring mission success.

You will collaborate with mechanical, propulsion, electronics and mission planning teams to deliver robust thermal solutions, including MLI, radiators, heaters and coatings, and help develop TVAC tests and data analysis.

Formación

• Solid understanding of thermal principles for spacecraft systems.
• Hands-on with thermal simulation tools (Systema, Thermal Desktop, ESATAN).
• Experience with TVAC testing and thermal cycling.
• Able to work in fast-paced, iterative development.

Responsabilidades

• Perform steady-state and transient thermal analyses across mission phases.
• Model and validate heat management strategies in vacuum.
• Identify worst-case thermal scenarios with on-orbit factors.
• Design and implement thermal control solutions (MLI, radiators, heaters, coatings).
• Develop TVAC test procedures and post-test data analysis.
• Hands-on hardware testing for validation of processes and materials.

Conocimientos

Thermal engineering

Spacecraft systems

Thermal analysis

Herramientas

Systema

Thermal Desktop

ESATAN

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for a skilled Thermal Engineer with experience in spacecraft thermal management at both the subsystem and spacecraft level.

You’ll work closely with a cross-functional team - including mechanical, propulsion, electronics, and mission planning - to ensure reliable thermal performance of our satellite throughout all mission phases: from launch to operation in orbit and end-of-life.

You should be capable of delivering a thermal control system from scratch and taking full ownership of it, ensuring the success of our mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform steady-state and transient thermal analysis of the spacecraft across all mission phases (TVAC testing, launch, orbit).
• Model and validate heat management strategies in the harsh environment of vacuum, where conduction and radiation are dominant
• Identify and manage worst-case scenarios in extreme thermal conditions (both hot and cold), accounting for on-orbit environmental factors and internal power dissipation
• Design and implement thermal control solutions such as multilayer insulation (MLI), radiators, heaters, thermo-optical coatings, thermistors, and thermal straps
• Develop and support thermal vacuum (TVAC) test procedures, instrumentation setup, and post-test data analysis.
• Be hands on in hardware testing for validation of processes, instrumentation, and materials and components chosen for in house developments

Fundamental Requirements

• Solid understanding of thermal engineering principles in the context of spacecraft systems.
• Hands-on experience with thermal simulation tools such as Systema, Thermal Desktop, ESATAN, or equivalent.
• Experience with environmental and lab testing (TVAC, thermal cycling, AIT process
• validation).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative development environment.