Senior Spacecraft Thermal Engineer – Lead Modeling & Testing (On-Site MD)

KBR Careers; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, located at the Greenbelt, MD area, is seeking a Senior Thermal Engineer to advance spacecraft and instrument thermal design, modeling, and analysis for ground and on-orbit environments. The role emphasizes leadership in modeling efforts, collaboration with GSFC/NRL project teams, and active participation in reviews.

Qualified candidates will have 10+ years in aerospace thermal/fluid systems, extensive NASA/GSFC/NRL project exposure, and hands-on experience with Thermal Desktop, SINDA, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the aerospace industry with specific expertise in thermal/fluid systems.
• Proven ability to lead the development of thermal models for spacecraft, payloads, and instruments.
• Experience providing thermal design, modeling, and testing including thermal vacuum chamber testing for spacecraft and instruments.
• Proven technical team leadership experience and participation in spacecraft project reviews.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and direction in developing and maintaining project schedules.
• Serve as an expert advisor in shaping the technical approach to engineering challenges.
• Perform instrument-level and spacecraft-level thermal design, modeling, and analysis for ground and on-orbit environments.
• Collaborate with Thermal Group team members to ensure that GSFC or NRL project requirements are met.
• Participate in internal KBR peer reviews for employees and projects requiring engineering oversight prior to customer presentation.
• Identify key needs within the GSFC Thermal Engineering Branch and work with Branch Management to ensure necessary skills and support are provided.
• Attend peer reviews and provide engineering consultation services as required.

Skills

Thermal modeling

Team leadership

Engineering reviews

Tools

Thermal Desktop

SINDA

TSS

Job description

KBR, located at the Greenbelt, MD area, is seeking a Senior Thermal Engineer to advance spacecraft and instrument thermal design, modeling, and analysis for ground and on-orbit environments. The role emphasizes leadership in modeling efforts, collaboration with GSFC/NRL project teams, and active participation in reviews.

Qualified candidates will have 10+ years in aerospace thermal/fluid systems, extensive NASA/GSFC/NRL project exposure, and hands-on experience with Thermal Desktop, SINDA, and