Aerospace Thermal Analysis Engineer II

Sierra Space Corporation; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 94,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Space Corporation is seeking a Thermal Analysis Engineer II to advance aerospace projects through detailed thermal analysis and system design. You will work under supervision to develop and document thermal solutions, integrate them into vehicle-level designs, and support engineering decisions.

The role requires a strong foundation in thermal analysis, familiarity with aerospace standards, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor degree in Engineering (Aerospace or Mechanical) or related field or equivalent experience.
• Typically 2+ years of related experience.
• Strong understanding of thermal analysis.
• Basic vehicle-level analysis and system design knowledge.
• Basic use of aerospace principles, standards, first-order analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed thermal analysis for aerospace projects.
• Support development of thermal systems for aerospace applications.
• Apply aerospace principles, standards and first-order analysis.
• Document data, reports and presentations for decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on thermal solutions.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Vehicle-level analysis

Aerospace principles

Python/MATLAB scripting

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering (Aerospace or Mechanical)

Tools

Thermal Desktop

SINDA/FLUINT

ANSYS

COMSOL

Job description

Sierra Space Corporation is seeking a Thermal Analysis Engineer II to advance aerospace projects through detailed thermal analysis and system design. You will work under supervision to develop and document thermal solutions, integrate them into vehicle-level designs, and support engineering decisions.

The role requires a strong foundation in thermal analysis, familiarity with aerospace standards, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.