Spacecraft Thermal Engineer - Propulsion & TVAC Analysis

EVONA; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EVONA is seeking an experienced Thermal Engineer to support the design, analysis, and testing of advanced spacecraft propulsion, fluid management, and high‑power electronics. You will develop thermal models and perform analyses to ensure hardware performs reliably in demanding space environments.

You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and systems teams, support TVAC testing, and communicate findings during design reviews, driving qualification of flight hardware and continuous process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 5+ years of professional thermal engineering experience.
• Proficient with Thermal Desktop or equivalent thermal analysis software.
• Strong understanding of heat transfer and thermodynamics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal analyses of spacecraft components, subsystems, and assemblies.
• Develop and maintain thermal models to evaluate hardware performance.
• Correlate analytical models with test data to improve accuracy.
• Support thermal testing, including TVAC campaigns.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings at design reviews.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering disciplines.
• Support qualification and release of flight hardware.
• Identify opportunities to improve analysis efficiency.
• Balance priorities across concurrent programs.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Heat transfer

Thermal modelling

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Thermal Desktop

Job description

EVONA is seeking an experienced Thermal Engineer to support the design, analysis, and testing of advanced spacecraft propulsion, fluid management, and high‑power electronics. You will develop thermal models and perform analyses to ensure hardware performs reliably in demanding space environments.

You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and systems teams, support TVAC testing, and communicate findings during design reviews, driving qualification of flight hardware and continuous process