Spacecraft Thermal Analyst — Onsite; Wed Remote

lunaroutpost; Golden (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

3 weeks PTO

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Lunar Outpost in Golden, CO, seeks a Senior Thermal Analyst to lead spacecraft thermal analysis from ground operations through lunar surface environments, using Thermal Desktop and related tools.

You will develop thermal models, define control architectures, support testing, and document results while collaborating with engineering teams to meet mission requirements and ensure reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years relevant Thermal Engineering/Analysis experience.
• Solid understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
• Demonstrated thermal analysis skills using Thermal Desktop/Sinda/Fluint.
• Understanding of spacecraft thermal control systems, passive and active.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal analysis of spacecraft systems and components using Thermal Desktop for missions from LEO to deep-space.
• Develop and validate thermal models to support design, integration, and mission operations.
• Define thermal control system architectures for passive and active management.
• Support environmental testing and correlate test data with models.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet thermal requirements and standards.
• Conduct model correlation, uncertainty assessment, and verification of requirements.
• Generate technical documentation including reports, test plans and design reviews.
• Provide thermal support during spacecraft integration, launch and on-orbit operations.
• Conduct trade studies to optimize thermal performance and reliability.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Heat transfer fundamentals

Analytical problem solving

Engineering calculations

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

U.S. Person eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

MS in Thermal-Fluids or related discipline

Tools

Thermal Desktop

Sinda

Fluint

FloCAD

SolidWorks

SpaceClaim

Job description

Lunar Outpost in Golden, CO, seeks a Senior Thermal Analyst to lead spacecraft thermal analysis from ground operations through lunar surface environments, using Thermal Desktop and related tools.

You will develop thermal models, define control architectures, support testing, and document results while collaborating with engineering teams to meet mission requirements and ensure reliability.