Launch-Ready Spacecraft Thermal Engineer (Associate)

0904 SP - Space Components; United States; On-site; USD 66,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Hanover, MD seeks a (Thermal) Mechanical Engineer to design and analyze spacecraft thermal systems. You’ll apply thermodynamics, physics, and fluid mechanics to solve complex spaceflight challenges and support multiple programs in space exploration and defense.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, can obtain a U.S. government clearance, and have coursework or experience in thermal control.

Qualifications

• Education or experience must include basic thermodynamics, physics and fluid mechanics.
• Fundamental understanding of spacecraft thermal systems designs.
• Demonstrate ability to apply fundamental physics principles to understand and solve problems.

Skills

Thermal engineering

Physics fundamentals

Fluid mechanics

Spacecraft thermal systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Hanover, MD seeks a (Thermal) Mechanical Engineer to design and analyze spacecraft thermal systems. You’ll apply thermodynamics, physics, and fluid mechanics to solve complex spaceflight challenges and support multiple programs in space exploration and defense.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, can obtain a U.S. government clearance, and have coursework or experience in thermal control.