Spacecraft Thermal Engineer II — Drive Thermal Solutions

Firefly Aerospace; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Thermal Engineer to apply advanced simulation and heat transfer expertise to spacecraft thermal challenges. The position involves developing subsystem thermal models and performing thermal analyses with minimal oversight.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering or related field and has 3–8 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include coordinating thermal environments and supporting vehicle-level thermal vacuum testing.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of spacecraft or aerospace thermal analysis experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute complex engineering analyses.
• Experience supporting spacecraft through integration and environmental testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain subsystem and vehicle-level spacecraft thermal models.
• Execute thermal trade studies supporting design, integration, testing, and mission operations.
• Organize and support testing, including vehicle-level thermal vacuum testing.

Skills

Thermal Desktop

Spacecraft thermal control systems

Python

MATLAB

ANSYS SpaceClaim

NX

Simcenter

Technical communication

Education

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Thermal Engineer to apply advanced simulation and heat transfer expertise to spacecraft thermal challenges. The position involves developing subsystem thermal models and performing thermal analyses with minimal oversight.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering or related field and has 3–8 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include coordinating thermal environments and supporting vehicle-level thermal vacuum testing.