Senior Spacecraft Thermal Design Engineer

Arcfield; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 109,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcfield in the United States is seeking a Thermal Systems Engineer for spacecraft and payload design. You will perform thermal design and analysis across component, sub-system, and system levels, ensuring thermal closure while meeting cost and schedule objectives.

The role requires expertise with Thermal Desktop, CAD modeling, and a background in space engineering; Top Secret clearance is required or obtainable, with collaboration across avionics, mechanical, and program management teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant engineering or computation field plus 8–10 years, MS plus 6–8 years, or PhD plus 3–5 years of professional experience in thermal engineering positions.
• 3+ years of professional working experience in the space industry.
• Experience with Thermal Desktop, CAD modeling, and basic thermal principles.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal system design and analysis for spacecraft and payloads across component, sub‑system, and system levels.
• Design thermal integration of electronic components such as processors, power supplies, cameras, and optical assemblies at the sub‑system and spacecraft level.
• Ensure thermal designs close properly and identify innovative technical means to meet thermal, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Perform FEM‑based thermal model analysis using Thermal Desktop.
• Develop preliminary concepts supporting early design activities through design V&V and transition to rate production.
• Collaborate effectively with avionics, mechanical, structural, program management, and AI&T teams with strong internal customer focus.

Skills

Thermal engineering

FEM analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant engineering or computation field

MS in a related field

PhD in a related field

Tools

Thermal Desktop

CAD modeling

SolidWorks

Job description

Arcfield in the United States is seeking a Thermal Systems Engineer for spacecraft and payload design. You will perform thermal design and analysis across component, sub-system, and system levels, ensuring thermal closure while meeting cost and schedule objectives.

The role requires expertise with Thermal Desktop, CAD modeling, and a background in space engineering; Top Secret clearance is required or obtainable, with collaboration across avionics, mechanical, and program management teams.