Senior Thermal Analysis Engineer – Spacesuit Systems

Hardware FYI; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Thermal Analysis Engineer (Level III) to own the thermal design of AxEMU components including PLSS and PGS. You will build and validate detailed models, support testing, and present results to guide design decisions for human spaceflight hardware.

You will work with limited supervision on well-defined problems, perform CFD/thermal analyses, and collaborate across teams to ensure compliance with NASA and partner requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 4+ years in thermal engineering.
• Thermal analysis experience on human-rated or crewed hardware.
• Proficiency with thermal modeling tools (Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT, Ansys).
• Strong conduction, radiation, and convective heat transfer fundamentals.
• Experience with thermal testing and model validation.
• Experience with CAD (SolidWorks, SpaceClaim).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and elevate ambiguity appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Own the thermal design and documentation for AxEMU components (PLSS, PGS) and related EVA hardware.
• Develop, validate, and maintain detailed thermal models across mission phases.
• Run system-level models and integrate results into suit-level analyses.
• Perform CFD analysis and deliver clear, actionable results to the design team.
• Support testing and model-to-test correlation; contribute to validation activities.
• Prepare analysis reports and verification artifacts for NASA and partners.
• Present results and recommendations at design reviews and technical meetings.

Skills

Thermal modeling

Conduction/Convection

Thermal Desktop

SINDA/FLUINT

ANSYS

CAD SolidWorks

Technical reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Thermal Desktop

SINDA/FLUINT

Ansys

SolidWorks

Job description

Axiom Space in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Thermal Analysis Engineer (Level III) to own the thermal design of AxEMU components including PLSS and PGS. You will build and validate detailed models, support testing, and present results to guide design decisions for human spaceflight hardware.

You will work with limited supervision on well-defined problems, perform CFD/thermal analyses, and collaborate across teams to ensure compliance with NASA and partner requirements.