Senior Thermal & TPS Integration Engineer Aerospace Defense

Next Matter; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Monthly fitness stipend

Catered meals

Job summary

Next Matter in Rio Rancho, NM is seeking a Senior Thermal & TPS Integration Engineer to design and deliver thermal protection solutions for hypersonic strike vehicles. You'll lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts in a fast-paced environment. Key qualifications include a degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of TPS experience, and skills in heat transfer. The role is full-time and offers significant equity, paid time off, and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in thermal protection system design, analysis, and validation.
• Strong background in heat transfer and high-temperature materials.
• Experience designing TPS for flight vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop TPS across the vehicle including heat shields and protection systems.
• Perform thermal and thermal-structural analyses.
• Lead integration of TPS with primary structures.

Skills

Thermal protection system design

Heat transfer

Aerothermal environments

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

ANSYS

MATLAB

Job description

Next Matter in Rio Rancho, NM is seeking a Senior Thermal & TPS Integration Engineer to design and deliver thermal protection solutions for hypersonic strike vehicles. You'll lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts in a fast-paced environment. Key qualifications include a degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of TPS experience, and skills in heat transfer. The role is full-time and offers significant equity, paid time off, and comprehensive health benefits.