Aerospace Thermal Engineer - SME for Flight-Proof Systems

EVONA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an experienced Thermal Engineer to be a Subject Matter Expert supporting advanced aerospace thermal protection systems in Los Angeles. This role covers the full product lifecycle, from concept development to hardware testing and production support. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience in aerospace thermal engineering, strong heat transfer knowledge, and proficiency in CAD and scripting tools. Join a multidisciplinary team to solve complex thermal challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of thermal engineering experience in aerospace or advanced engineering environments.
• Strong background in heat transfer (radiation, conduction, convection).
• Knowledge of space or mission thermal environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and correlate detailed thermal models for complex systems.
• Design and analyze active/passive thermal protection hardware.
• Lead thermal verification testing and support qualification campaigns.

Skills

Thermal analysis tools

Heat transfer

CAD proficiency

Scripting (Python, MATLAB)

Thermal modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field

Job description

A leading aerospace company is seeking an experienced Thermal Engineer to be a Subject Matter Expert supporting advanced aerospace thermal protection systems in Los Angeles. This role covers the full product lifecycle, from concept development to hardware testing and production support. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience in aerospace thermal engineering, strong heat transfer knowledge, and proficiency in CAD and scripting tools. Join a multidisciplinary team to solve complex thermal challenges in a fast-paced environment.