Lead Spacecraft Thermal Systems Engineer

University of Colorado Boulder; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Transit ECO Pass

Job summary

LASP at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks a Thermal Engineer to lead thermal control system design for spaceflight instruments and mission proposals. You will solve complex challenges, develop innovative thermal systems, and support flight hardware from concept through testing.

As part of CU Boulder, LASP offers opportunities to work with multidisciplinary teams on NASA missions, mentor students, and contribute to cutting-edge space exploration programs while advancing your career in a

Qualifications

• BS or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 10 years directly related experience in aerospace thermal engineering and design.
• Experience with Thermal Desktop or other thermal analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead full cycle thermal subsystem design from concept through mission operations.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers on spaceflight hardware design.
• Generate thermal requirements and manage thermal interfaces with customers.
• Perform thermal analysis of spaceflight hardware including passive/active systems.
• Present and defend thermal design to review teams.
• Provide technical specifications for procured items.
• Support assembly, integration, and test activities.
• Plan and direct thermal vacuum tests, develop test procedures, and correlate models.
• Support large proposals with thermal analyses, design, and budgeting.
• Mentor students and junior engineers; supervise assistants if needed.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Thermal testing

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Initiative

Spaceflight knowledge

Independence

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Thermal Desktop

SolidWorks

Job description

LASP at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks a Thermal Engineer to lead thermal control system design for spaceflight instruments and mission proposals. You will solve complex challenges, develop innovative thermal systems, and support flight hardware from concept through testing.

As part of CU Boulder, LASP offers opportunities to work with multidisciplinary teams on NASA missions, mentor students, and contribute to cutting-edge space exploration programs while advancing your career in a