Aerospace Mechanical Engineer: Thermal Systems & ECS Design

Volto Consulting; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Volto Consulting in Irvine, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and analyze environmental control and thermal systems for aerospace applications.

You will perform component sizing, thermal modeling, and control logic development, interfacing mechanical hardware with electrical sensors.

The role requires hands-on testing, compliance with aerospace standards, and leadership in small teams during design reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.) from an accredited college.
• 2–5 years of design, analysis and development experience on industrial equipment.
• Aerospace domain experience is required.
• Applied thermodynamics and mechanical design knowledge.
• Familiarity with drawing and drafting standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on ECS subsystem integration including bleed air, cabin pressurization, or ducting.
• Size components and validate valves, regulators, fans, and heat exchangers.
• Model fluid/gas dynamics and perform thermal/load calculations.
• Develop control-logic and thermal management strategies.
• Support test plans, documentation, and design reviews (PDR/CDR).

Skills

ECS Integration

Component Sizing

Fluid Dynamics

EMI Integration

Thermodynamics

Control Theory

Thermal Software

CAD Drafting

Education

B.S.M.E.

Tools

NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

Thermal Desktop

ANSYS Fluent

Flowmaster

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Volto Consulting in Irvine, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and analyze environmental control and thermal systems for aerospace applications.

You will perform component sizing, thermal modeling, and control logic development, interfacing mechanical hardware with electrical sensors.

The role requires hands-on testing, compliance with aerospace standards, and leadership in small teams during design reviews.