Space-Grade Thermal Engineer — Onsite 4x/Week

SGS Consulting; Lexington (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting seeks a Thermal Engineer in Lexington, MA to lead end-to-end thermal analyses for defense-related optical and communication systems. You will develop geometry-based models, apply thermo-physical properties, and work with Thermal Desktop, ANSYS, COMSOL, and SolidWorks in a hands-on environment.

The role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, traveling up to 10% domestically, and supporting hardware testing, design reviews, and qualification activities through

Qualifications

• 3+ years in thermal engineering
• Experience with geometric thermal models
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Develop geometry-based thermal models and apply thermo-physical properties
• Perform steady-state and transient thermal analyses for optical and communication systems
• Evaluate thermal control hardware and support testing and qualification activities
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across program lifecycle

Skills

Thermal analysis

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

Thermal Desktop

COMSOL

Ansys

SolidWorks

Job description

SGS Consulting seeks a Thermal Engineer in Lexington, MA to lead end-to-end thermal analyses for defense-related optical and communication systems. You will develop geometry-based models, apply thermo-physical properties, and work with Thermal Desktop, ANSYS, COMSOL, and SolidWorks in a hands-on environment.

The role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, traveling up to 10% domestically, and supporting hardware testing, design reviews, and qualification activities through