Senior Space Thermal Engineer | Full Lifecycle Design

University of Colorado System; Allenspark (CO); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and retirement plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition assistance for you and depend-

ECO Pass for local transit

Job summary

LASP, part of the University of Colorado Boulder, is seeking a Thermal Engineer to design and develop thermal control systems for spaceflight instruments, contributing to the full lifecycle from concept through testing. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance space instrumentation for NASA and other missions.

As part of CU Boulder, LASP offers a unique environment combining space science, engineering, mission operations, and student education, with

Qualifications

• BS or higher degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of aerospace thermal engineering experience and design.
• Experience with Thermal Desktop or other thermal analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead thermal design for spaceflight instruments from concept through mission operations.
• Perform thermal analyses for spaceflight hardware including passive/active systems, structures, electronics, mechanisms, and optics.
• Develop thermal control system architectures and requirements with scientists and engineers.
• Create technical specifications for procured or subcontracted items.
• Plan and direct thermal vacuum testing and post-test model correlation.
• Support assembly, integration, and test activities.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Initiative & creativity

Spaceflight instruments

Independent work

Education

BS or higher in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related

Tools

Thermal Desktop

CAD (SolidWorks)

Job description

LASP, part of the University of Colorado Boulder, is seeking a Thermal Engineer to design and develop thermal control systems for spaceflight instruments, contributing to the full lifecycle from concept through testing. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance space instrumentation for NASA and other missions.

As part of CU Boulder, LASP offers a unique environment combining space science, engineering, mission operations, and student education, with