Senior Spacecraft Thermal Engineer & Lead Analyst

Firefly Aerospace; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Cedar Park is looking for a Senior Thermal Engineer to provide technical leadership for spacecraft thermal analysis across multiple vehicle programs. This role involves developing analytical approaches for complex thermal challenges and mentoring engineers throughout the organization.

The ideal candidate should have 8–15+ years of experience in thermal analysis, excellent leadership skills, and proficiency with thermal analysis software like Thermal Desktop. A B.S. in a relevant field is required, with advanced degrees preferred.

Qualifications

• 8–15+ years of spacecraft thermal analysis experience.
• Leading thermal analyses through design, testing, and flight.
• Experience with instrumentation and testing thermal hardware.

Responsibilities

• Lead thermal analyses that drive major vehicle design decisions.
• Develop innovative analytical methods to improve efficiency.
• Mentor and review work of thermal engineers.

Skills

Spacecraft thermal analysis

Technical leadership

Thermal control systems

Thermal modeling

Advanced thermal control technologies

Education

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field

M.S. or Ph.D.

Tools

Thermal Desktop

Job description

Firefly Aerospace in Cedar Park is looking for a Senior Thermal Engineer to provide technical leadership for spacecraft thermal analysis across multiple vehicle programs. This role involves developing analytical approaches for complex thermal challenges and mentoring engineers throughout the organization.

The ideal candidate should have 8–15+ years of experience in thermal analysis, excellent leadership skills, and proficiency with thermal analysis software like Thermal Desktop. A B.S. in a relevant field is required, with advanced degrees preferred.