Sr Specialist, Thermal Analyst Mechanical Engineer (Space Systems)

L3Harris Technologies; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. seeks a Sr Specialist, Thermal Analyst Mechanical Engineer (Space Systems) to lead thermal analysis of spaceborne precision optics and cryogenic systems. The role includes modeling, validation, and teamwork across design and test engineering for IR payloads.

You will lead thermal teams, develop comprehensive thermal analyses for mission phases, and contribute to design reviews. On-site in Fort Wayne, IN or Palm Bay, FL with relocation assistance and up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM with at least 6 years of related experience; graduate degree with 4+ years; or 10 years in lieu of degree.
• 4+ years experience in thermal analysis and testing for aerospace environments.
• 3+ years experience with Thermal Desktop (TD) thermal analysis tool.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal analysis of precision optics for IR payloads including mirrors and mounts.
• Develop detailed thermal models for all mission phases and extreme environments.
• Lead small teams of thermal analysts in accomplishing assignments.
• Collaborate with design and test engineers for build and test of subsystems and payloads.
• Author thermal analysis sections of PDRs, CDRs, and other reviews.
• Assist with schedule, cost, and technical leadership of major subsystems and payloads.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Aerospace experience

TD Thermal Desktop

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Graduate Degree (preferred)

10 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Thermal Desktop

SINDA/FLUINT

ESATAN TMS

Creo 4 or SolidWorks

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Sr Specialist, Thermal Analyst Mechanical Engineer (Space Systems)

Job Code: 45380

Job Location: On-site in Fort Wayne, IN or Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Relocation: Relocation assistance is available for qualified applicants

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a Thermal Analyst for spaceborne precision optics, mirrors and cryogenic optical systems for IR payloads. This role includes completing thermal analysis of entire payloads as well as detailed module analysis and support of the thermal architecture development and supporting trade studies. This role will include leading small teams of thermal analysts in accomplishing the above assignments. The role includes thermal analysis of circuit cards and chassis with medium to high thermal density in Spaceborne applications.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for thermal analysis of precision optics for IR payloads including optical mirrors, mirror mounts, windows, filters, focal plane mounts and telescopes for cryogenic applications.
• Develop detailed thermal models and analyses for all mission phases, including worst case hot/cold environments, eclipse conditions, orbital variations, and mission specific scenarios
• Direct development of thermal math models using industry-standard tools such as Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT, ESATAN TMS, or equivalent
• Provide leadership during spacecraft hardware build, integration, and test—including thermal vacuum (TVAC) planning, execution, anomaly resolution, and correlation of test results to analysis
• Collaborate with design engineering and test engineering for the build and test of subsystems and payloads.
• Leadership of thermal analysis teams for IR payloads and mechanical subsystems
• Author thermal analysis sections of PDRs, CDRs, and other required design reviews
• Author thermal analysis sections of CDRL’s and SDRL’s and other compliance documents for customers.
• Assist with schedule, cost, and technical leadership of major subsystems and payloads
• Complete cost estimation of thermal analysis BOE’s for proposals
• Participate in risk assessment and development of mitigation strategies for complex optical payloads.
• Collaborate across functions to minimize gaps in requirements, responsibilities and payload performance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOD Security Clearance
• Up to 10% of travel may be required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• 4+ years experience in thermal analysis and testing for aerospace environments (temperature and vacuum)
• 3+ years experience with Thermal Desktop (TD) thermal analysis tool

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with circuit card and chassis level thermal analysis for Space
• Experience with Creo 4or Solidworks
• Prior IR/cryogenic optical / thermal analysis experience including STOP analysis.
• Prior experience in developing thermal control structures and systems such as Radiators, heat pipes networks, thermal straps, cryocoolers or thermal sub-assemblies is strongly desired
• Prior experience doing thermal analysis of optical payloads supporting the optimization of heat rejection, power consumption and low mass.

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