Remote Satellite Thermal Design Engineer

AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense, Inc.

Merritt Island (FL)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. on Merritt Island, FL is seeking a mechanical engineer to design and analyze satellite thermal systems. You will contribute to the full lifecycle from requirements through operations, focusing on thermal design, analysis, and testing.

Applicants should have a STEM degree with 2+ years of aerospace experience; knowledge of thermal engineering tools is a plus. This role offers fully remote work options with preferred on-site location in Merritt Island, Florida.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in STEM or related fields required; master's preferred.
Experience with aerospace hardware/software and lifecycle from concept to operations.
Proficient in thermal design/analysis and heat transfer fundamentals.

Responsibilities

Perform thermal design and analysis for satellite systems including radiators, heat pipes, heaters, and sensors.
Analyze thermal changes for new payloads and interfaces with heritage platforms.
Support thermal vacuum testing and correlate thermal models with data.
Contribute to subsystem requirements and design-for-cost/manufacturability/test approaches.
Help drive multiple design activities across spacecraft, payload, and launch integration.