Senior Space Thermal Engineer — Architecture & Testing

Neier Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Neier Inc. is seeking an experienced thermal engineer to develop geometry-based thermal models and support thermal management strategies. This role requires over 10 years of experience in thermal engineering and expertise in modeling software such as ANSYS and COMSOL.

The successful candidate will possess a strong background in thermal architecture design and testing for space systems, with responsibilities spanning from thermal analysis to hardware component procurement. A master’s degree in engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong thermal engineering background with thermal architecture design, analysis, and testing for space systems.
• Demonstrated expertise with thermal modeling software (ANSYS, COMSOL, Thermal Desktop, ICEPAK).
• 10+ years of experience in thermal engineering and analysis.
• Master’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Ability to independently manage multiple fast-paced programs.
• Experience with thermal vacuum (TVAC) test design and execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop geometry-based thermal models using commercial software.
• Apply physical and optical properties and account for critical mounting interfaces.
• Apply dissipative heat loads and execute thermal analyses to maintain safe operating temperatures.
• Support system design decisions and overall thermal management strategies.
• Evaluate, select, and procure thermal control hardware components.
• Participate in developmental and qualification thermal testing.
• Conduct system-level and detailed thermal design, analysis, and testing on optical, communication, and electronic systems.
• Perform thermal radiator sizing and placement for satellites and space payloads.
• Develop architectures for cooling high-powered components.
• Track component thermal margins relative to requirements.
• Assess transient thermal system behavior in space environments.
• Plan and execute thermal vacuum tests for model correlation and requirements verification.

Skills

Thermal Engineering

Thermal Architecture

Thermal Desktop

ANSYS

COMSOL

ICEPAK

CAD Software

Thermal Analysis

Thermal Vacuum Testing

Space Systems

Thermal Model Development

Thermal Testing

Thermal Control Hardware

Thermal Radiator Sizing

Finite Element Modeling (FEM)

Finite Difference Modeling (FDM)

Thermal Margin Tracking

Transient Thermal Analysis

Thermal Simulation

Environmental Testing

Heat Load Application

Thermal Design

Thermal System Verification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related STEM field

Master’s degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

Thermal Desktop

ANSYS

COMSOL

ICEPAK

Job description

Neier Inc. is seeking an experienced thermal engineer to develop geometry-based thermal models and support thermal management strategies. This role requires over 10 years of experience in thermal engineering and expertise in modeling software such as ANSYS and COMSOL.

The successful candidate will possess a strong background in thermal architecture design and testing for space systems, with responsibilities spanning from thermal analysis to hardware component procurement. A master’s degree in engineering is preferred.