Lead Thermal Analyst, Space Systems — On-Site, 9/80 Schedule

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. seeks a Sr Specialist, Thermal Analyst Mechanical Engineer (Space Systems) to lead thermal analysis of spaceborne precision optics and cryogenic systems. The role includes modeling, validation, and teamwork across design and test engineering for IR payloads.

You will lead thermal teams, develop comprehensive thermal analyses for mission phases, and contribute to design reviews. On-site in Fort Wayne, IN or Palm Bay, FL with relocation assistance and up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM with at least 6 years of related experience; graduate degree with 4+ years; or 10 years in lieu of degree.
• 4+ years experience in thermal analysis and testing for aerospace environments.
• 3+ years experience with Thermal Desktop (TD) thermal analysis tool.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal analysis of precision optics for IR payloads including mirrors and mounts.
• Develop detailed thermal models for all mission phases and extreme environments.
• Lead small teams of thermal analysts in accomplishing assignments.
• Collaborate with design and test engineers for build and test of subsystems and payloads.
• Author thermal analysis sections of PDRs, CDRs, and other reviews.
• Assist with schedule, cost, and technical leadership of major subsystems and payloads.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Aerospace experience

TD Thermal Desktop

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Graduate Degree (preferred)

10 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Thermal Desktop

SINDA/FLUINT

ESATAN TMS

Creo 4 or SolidWorks

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. seeks a Sr Specialist, Thermal Analyst Mechanical Engineer (Space Systems) to lead thermal analysis of spaceborne precision optics and cryogenic systems. The role includes modeling, validation, and teamwork across design and test engineering for IR payloads.

You will lead thermal teams, develop comprehensive thermal analyses for mission phases, and contribute to design reviews. On-site in Fort Wayne, IN or Palm Bay, FL with relocation assistance and up to 10% travel.