Senior Thermo-Structural Engineer for Spacecraft

Portalsystems; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm is seeking a Senior Thermal Structural Analysis Engineer based in Bothell, WA. This full-time role involves developing coupled thermal-structural analyses to ensure the integrity of spacecraft structures in high-temperature environments. Candidates should have 2–5 years of relevant experience and proficiency with thermal analysis tools, Python, and MATLAB. The position also requires collaboration with propulsion and test teams to support structural verification and documentation of methodologies.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in thermal-structural or thermo-mechanical analysis.
• Proficiency developing and maintaining coupled thermal–structural FEMs.
• Experience evaluating elevated-temperature material behavior.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain coupled thermal–structural finite element models.
• Perform thermo-mechanical stress analyses driven by thermal gradients.
• Support structural verification through qualification and flight readiness.

Skills

Thermal-structural analysis

Coupled thermal-structural FEMs

Python programming

MATLAB

Version control (Git)

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

FEMAP/Nastran

Siemens Simcenter 3D

Job description

A leading aerospace firm is seeking a Senior Thermal Structural Analysis Engineer based in Bothell, WA. This full-time role involves developing coupled thermal-structural analyses to ensure the integrity of spacecraft structures in high-temperature environments. Candidates should have 2–5 years of relevant experience and proficiency with thermal analysis tools, Python, and MATLAB. The position also requires collaboration with propulsion and test teams to support structural verification and documentation of methodologies.