Spacecraft Thermal Engineer Millennium Space Systems

ApplyMint; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance programs

Job summary

ApplyMint is looking for a Thermal Engineer to support spacecraft thermal system configurations and designs. Key responsibilities include thermal analysis, model development, and verification testing.

Aim for candidates with a Bachelor’s in relevant fields and 2+ years of experience. The position requires the ability to maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance and offers a competitive salary range between $102,000 and $150,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years experience in spacecraft thermal systems.
• Proficiency in thermal analysis tools necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform spacecraft thermal design and analyses.
• Develop thermal models to support system design.
• Support thermal verification testing.

Skills

Thermal analysis tools proficiency

Thermal design and analysis

Communication and briefing skills

Experience with spacecraft thermal systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related fields

Tools

Thermal Desktop

SINDA/FLUINT

ANSYS

Thermica

Job description

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 include 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.

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
• Assist 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 aid in conceptual designs and post-processing analysis
• Potential to cross‑train with MLI team for hands‑on support

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.

Applicants must be willing to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post‑Start is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or other relevant fields
• 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

Conflict of Interest

Successful candidates must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post‑offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

Shift

• This role will be on 1st shift

Total Rewards

At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

Pay Range

• Level 3: $102,000 – $150,000
• Level 4: $124,100 – $182,500

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.