Spacecraft Thermal Analysis Engineer

Craig-Technologies; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Craig Technologies is seeking an innovative Thermal Analysis Engineer to join our team in Houston, TX and Merritt Island, FL. The candidate will support detailed thermal modeling, analysis, and environmental verification of spacecraft and aerospace systems destined for cislunar and lunar orbit missions.

This role is responsible for ensuring components, payloads, and fully integrated vehicles can survive the extreme thermal extremes of deep space, alternating between intense solar radiation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in aerospace thermal control systems.
• Proficiency with Thermal Desktop (SINDA/FLUINT) or equivalent tools.
• Familiarity with thermal design standards and orbital heat fluxes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed thermal analyses of spacecraft systems and payloads using Thermal Desktop.
• Develop, refine, and correlate high-fidelity thermal models for thermal control systems.
• Plan and execute environmental TVAC testing to meet mission requirements.
• Collaborate with design, structural, systems, and test teams to integrate thermal management strategies.
• Analyze test telemetry and update models to improve flight prediction accuracy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Adaptability

Collaborative team player

Education

Bachelors in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Masters in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

PhD in related field

Tools

Thermal Desktop (SINDA/FLUINT)

TVAC testing familiarity

Job description

Craig Technologies is seeking an innovative Thermal Analysis Engineer to join our team in Houston, TX and Merritt Island, FL. The candidate will support detailed thermal modeling, analysis, and environmental verification of spacecraft and aerospace systems destined for cislunar and lunar orbit missions.

This role is responsible for ensuring components, payloads, and fully integrated vehicles can survive the extreme thermal extremes of deep space, alternating between intense solar radiation and