Senior Thermal Engineer - Spacecraft Propulsion

ExoTerra Resource LLC; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary annual bonus plan

PTO

Comprehensive health benefit package

Various other benefits

Job summary

ExoTerra is seeking a full-time Thermal Engineer in Littleton, CO to lead design, analysis, and testing of Hall-effect thrusters, propellant flow control, and power systems for space hardware.

The role involves performing thermal analyses, supporting multiple programs, presenting results in reviews, and ensuring hardware meets thermal requirements. A strong background in heat transfer and Thermodynamics is required. ITAR considerations apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 5+ years of industry experience.
• Extensive experience with Thermal Desktop.
• Strong knowledge of heat transfer and thermodynamics.
• Location: Littleton, CO (Required).

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal analyses of spacecraft components and systems.
• Provide thermal support for multiple programs simultaneously.
• Interface with customers and present analysis results in reviews.
• Support thermal testing of components and propulsion systems.
• Correlate thermal models to test data.
• Assist in sign-off of flight hardware for delivery to customers.
• Contribute to process and efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with program management, design, manufacturing, and analysis teams.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Heat transfer

Thermodynamics

Engaged learner

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Thermal Desktop

Job description

ExoTerra is seeking a full-time Thermal Engineer in Littleton, CO to lead design, analysis, and testing of Hall-effect thrusters, propellant flow control, and power systems for space hardware.

The role involves performing thermal analyses, supporting multiple programs, presenting results in reviews, and ensuring hardware meets thermal requirements. A strong background in heat transfer and Thermodynamics is required. ITAR considerations apply.