Senior Spacecraft Thermal Analytics Engineer

Axiom Space; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space seeks a Senior Thermal Analysis Engineer to develop and analyze thermal models of spacecraft components and systems using SINDA/FLUINT and Thermal Desktop. You will design thermal control solutions, select materials, and assess environmental impacts from space conditions, validating models with test data and documenting findings.

This role collaborates with cross-functional teams, participates in design reviews, and ensures compliance with NASA standards while reporting progress to

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in mechanical or chemical engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of equipment specification experience.
• 4+ years of spacecraft thermal analysis in space industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and run thermal models for spacecraft components and systems.
• Design active and passive thermal control elements for subsystems.
• Select materials including thermal interface materials.
• Evaluate space environment effects on spacecraft and advise.
• Correlate test data with models and improve accuracy.
• Write reports and ensure NASA standard compliance.
• Participate in design reviews and provide recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate progress.

Skills

Hand calculations

Spreadsheet calculations

Thermal testing

Thermal model validation

CAD software

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Chemical Eng

Tools

SINDA/FLUINT

Thermal Desktop

DraftSight

SolidWorks

SpaceClaim

Job description

Axiom Space seeks a Senior Thermal Analysis Engineer to develop and analyze thermal models of spacecraft components and systems using SINDA/FLUINT and Thermal Desktop. You will design thermal control solutions, select materials, and assess environmental impacts from space conditions, validating models with test data and documenting findings.

This role collaborates with cross-functional teams, participates in design reviews, and ensures compliance with NASA standards while reporting progress to