Senior Thermal Analyst – Spacecraft Thermal Design

Intuitive Machines, LLC; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Intuitive Machines in Houston seeks a Senior Thermal Analyst to lead thermal analyses of spacecraft and aerospace systems, and to design advanced thermal control solutions for mission success.

You will develop and refine thermal models, predict heat transfer across mission phases, and design radiators, heat pipes, and insulation to meet requirements. Collaboration with design, systems, and test teams is essential to deliver robust documentation and data-driven decisions.

Formación

• Bachelor's, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in aerospace thermal analysis; experience with Thermal Desktop or similar tools preferred.
• Proficient in thermal modeling, simulation, and application of heat transfer principles.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct detailed thermal analyses of spacecraft and aerospace systems using tools such as Thermal Desktop.
• Analyze and predict thermal behavior of components and systems across various mission phases.
• Develop and refine thermal models for spacecraft components, subsystems, and entire vehicles under varied space environments.
• Design and optimize thermal control systems (e.g., radiators, heat pipes, insulation) to meet mission-specific requirements.
• Plan and execute thermal testing campaigns (e.g., TVAC), analyze results, and correlate test data with thermal models.
• Collaborate with design, systems, and test engineering teams to integrate thermal strategies throughout the spacecraft lifecycle.
• Generate thermal documentation, including analysis reports, specifications, and test plans for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in aerospace thermal control and contribute to process improvements.

Conocimientos

Aerospace thermal analysis

Thermal modeling

Analytical problem solving

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's/Master’s/Ph.D. in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

Thermal Desktop

FEM

MATLAB

Descripción del empleo

Intuitive Machines in Houston seeks a Senior Thermal Analyst to lead thermal analyses of spacecraft and aerospace systems, and to design advanced thermal control solutions for mission success.

You will develop and refine thermal models, predict heat transfer across mission phases, and design radiators, heat pipes, and insulation to meet requirements. Collaboration with design, systems, and test teams is essential to deliver robust documentation and data-driven decisions.