Spacecraft Thermal Engineer, Mission Solutions – On-Site

Umbra; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with company contribution

Stock Options

Free parking

Free lunch in office

Job summary

Umbra, located in Reston, VA, is looking for a Spacecraft Thermal Engineer to join their Mission Solutions team. This role requires expertise in thermal analysis for spacecraft, collaborating with engineers on design optimization. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physics and 3-5 years of relevant experience. The position offers a salary range of $135,000 to $175,000 based on experience, with benefits including flexible time off and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• 3‑5+ years of experience in thermal engineering, preferably in aerospace.
• Strong foundation in first‑principles analysis.
• Experience developing thermal models for spacecraft.

Responsibilities

• Create spacecraft thermal analysis models.
• Run on‑orbit thermal analysis of spacecraft.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Thermal engineering

First-principles analysis

Collaboration

Thermal vacuum testing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

Thermal Desktop

Icepak

Job description

Umbra, located in Reston, VA, is looking for a Spacecraft Thermal Engineer to join their Mission Solutions team. This role requires expertise in thermal analysis for spacecraft, collaborating with engineers on design optimization. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physics and 3-5 years of relevant experience. The position offers a salary range of $135,000 to $175,000 based on experience, with benefits including flexible time off and medical coverage.