Senior Thermal Analyst, Space Payloads

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) is seeking a Thermal Analyst to support space payloads and orbital satellite systems with thermal design and analysis. The role focuses on providing solutions for thermal control challenges and documenting results for reviews, while coordinating with internal engineering teams and customers.

The ideal candidate has advanced degrees in engineering and extensive experience in thermal analysis, orbit mechanics, TVAC testing, and reporting.晴 The

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in engineering or related technical field with nine+ years (BS), seven+ (MS), or four+ (PhD) experience.
• Experience with thermal analysis and software tools such as Thermal Desktop.
• Thermal analysis of satellites/payloads including interface resistances, coatings, radiators and solar panels.
• Understanding of orbit mechanics and impact of different orbits on satellite thermal design.
• Experience with TVAC and thermal balance testing, instrumentation, model tuning, test plans and procedures.
• Able to communicate engineering issues, solutions and analysis results to audiences with varying technical depth.
• Able to document and present designs, analyses and test results in briefing packages, drawings, documents and reports.
• Ability to quickly understand/apply new concepts in evolving environments.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provides thermal analysis for space payloads and orbital satellite systems.
• Provides practical solutions and insight to problems related to thermal control systems.
• Documents findings and communicates reports and technical presentations at engineering meetings and participates in program reviews.
• Provides technical communication within the company management and may represent the company as a technical contact to customers.
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Works in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Orbital mechanics

TVAC testing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

Thermal Desktop

Job description

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) is seeking a Thermal Analyst to support space payloads and orbital satellite systems with thermal design and analysis. The role focuses on providing solutions for thermal control challenges and documenting results for reviews, while coordinating with internal engineering teams and customers.

The ideal candidate has advanced degrees in engineering and extensive experience in thermal analysis, orbit mechanics, TVAC testing, and reporting.晴 The