Space Payload Thermal Analyst

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) seeks a Thermal Analyst in Rancho Bernardo, CA, focusing on thermal control for optical payloads and satellites. You will perform analyses and contribute to system designs and reports.

Ideal candidates have extensive space thermal analysis experience, proficiency with Thermal Desktop, and strong communication skills to multidisciplinary teams. A security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in engineering or related discipline with progressive experience: nine+ years (Bachelor’s), seven+ (Master’s), four+ (PhD).
• Experience with thermal analysis and software tools such as Thermal Desktop.
• Thermal analysis of satellites/payloads including interfaces, coatings, radiators, solar panels.
• Understanding orbit mechanics and effects on satellite thermal design.
• Experience with TVAC and thermal balance testing, instrumentation, model tuning, test plans and procedures.
• Ability to convey engineering issues and results to audiences of varying technical depth.

Responsibilities

• Provide thermal analysis for space payloads and orbital satellite systems.
• Offer practical solutions for thermal control system challenges.
• Document findings and present reports at engineering reviews.
• Represent the company as a technical contact to customers when required.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Thermal Desktop

Orbit mechanics

TVAC testing

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

PhD in engineering

Tools

Thermal Desktop

Space mission analysis tools

Job description

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) seeks a Thermal Analyst in Rancho Bernardo, CA, focusing on thermal control for optical payloads and satellites. You will perform analyses and contribute to system designs and reports.

Ideal candidates have extensive space thermal analysis experience, proficiency with Thermal Desktop, and strong communication skills to multidisciplinary teams. A security clearance is required.