Spacecraft Thermal Engineer (Mid to Senior Career) - Millennium Space Systems

Boeing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance programs

Paid time away from work

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing subsidiary, seeks a Spacecraft Thermal Engineer to develop thermal system configurations, analyses, testing and flight operations for the Spacecraft Development Program.

You will build thermal models, support MLI work, and collaborate with program managers. Requires BS in Engineering, 2+ years in spacecraft thermal, and proficiency with Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT, ANSYS, Thermica; TS/SCI eligibility preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, or Materials)
• 2+ years experience in spacecraft thermal design/analysis
• Proficiency with Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT, ANSYS, Thermica
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance

Responsibilities

• Perform spacecraft thermal design and analyses at board, component, subsystem, and system levels
• Develop thermal models to predict loads, temperatures, margins for design decisions
• Brief designs and analyses to program managers, customers or sponsors
• Identify materials, processes, and facilities to meet qualified thermal design
• Assist in proposals and new business development efforts
• Support thermal verification testing, design tests, data reduction, and reporting
• Develop tools for conceptual design and post-processing analyses

Skills

Thermal analysis tools

TS/SCI clearance

Spacecraft thermal systems

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Thermal Desktop

SINDA/FLUINT

ANSYS

Thermica

Job description

Spacecraft Thermal Engineer (Mid to Senior Career)

Spacecraft Thermal Engineer (Mid to Senior Career) - Millennium Space Systems Company:

Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation. Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.

Job Summary

Thermal Engineers support the Spacecraft Development Program Managers and Chief Systems Engineer through the development of all spacecraft thermal system configurations, designs, analyses, testing, and flight operations. Spacecraft thermal subsystem elements includes all passive and active means of controlling the satellite’s system, subsystem, and component environments within both operating and survival limits during all pertinent system lifetime activities. Thermal engineers also have the opportunity to support MLI blanket design, fabrication, and installation. This position’s internal job code is Mechanical System Design & Analysis Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for a level 3-4.

Responsibilities

• Perform spacecraft thermal design and analyses at the board, component, subsystem, and system level
• Develop systems and spacecraft element thermal models to predict thermal loads, impacts, and temperature margins to support system design
• Brief design and analysis materials to program managers, customers, and/or sponsors
• Identify all materials, processes, and facilities to achieve a qualified spacecraft thermal design and operation
• Assists in proposal and new business development efforts
• Support thermal verification testing on spacecraft systems and components including test design, test conduct, data reduction, analysis, and reporting
• Support the development of tools to aide in conceptual designs and post-processing analysis
• Potential to cross-train with MLI team for hands-on support

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
• 2 or more years of experience in the design, development, analysis, implementation, testing, and/or operation of spacecraft thermal systems or other related complex thermal systems
• Proficiency with thermal analysis tools (e.g. Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT, ANSYS, Thermica)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. Minimum qualifications include compliance with Export Control Requirements. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Location and Working Hours

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Total Rewards & Pay Range

Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Pay-Range Level3: $102,000 - $150,000 Level4: $124,100 - $182,500.

Benefits

• health insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life and disability insurance programs
• programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work

Safety Sensitive

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. EEO is the law. Boeing EEO Policy Request an Accommodation.

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