Thermal Analysis Engineer

Lanteris Space Systems Intuitive Machines Company; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Lanteris Space Systems in Palo Alto, CA, seeks a Thermal Analyst to develop spacecraft thermal solutions across the life cycle, from proposal to on-orbit operations. You will model spacecraft with Thermal Desktop and collaborate with propulsion, power, avionics, and more.

You will correlate models with ground and on-orbit data, prepare technical reports, and support TVAC testing while defining hardware requirements. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in mechanical/aerospace engineering or related discipline; 2 years relevant experience required.
• Four additional years of experience may substitute for a degree.
• Able to accommodate day, swing and/or grave shifts during TVAC testing campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine finite difference/element thermal models of entire spacecraft using Thermal Desktop.
• Correlate thermal models with ground test and on-orbit data.
• Prepare detailed technical reports of work performed and present to small groups of co-workers.
• Support and conduct spacecraft level and assembly level thermal vacuum testing.
• Define requirements for flight and ground test thermal hardware such as heaters, temperature sensors, heat pipes, and multilayer insulation.
• Leverage radiative and conductive heat transfer fundamentals to perform back-of-the-envelope calculations to complement and sanity-check complex thermal models.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Finite difference/finite element

Thermal Desktop

Radiative heat transfer

Creo

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS in mechanical/aerospace engineering or related discipline

Tools

Thermal Desktop

Creo

Job description

Please review the job details below.Lanteris Space Systems is currently seeking a Thermal Analyst to join our Thermal Engineering team in Palo Alto, CA. In this role, you will work closely with our Thermal Engineering team to develop spacecraft thermal solutions for all phases of the spacecraft life cycle: proposal, design, assembly, ground testing including thermal vacuum testing, launch, and on-orbit operations. Your focus will be on thermal analysis of spacecraft using Thermal Desktop, with collaboration with other spacecraft subsystems and disciplines including propulsion, power, avionics, attitude control, structural/mechanical, RF communications, and orbital dynamics.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and refine finite difference/element thermal models of entire spacecraft and lower-level assemblies/components using Thermal Desktop softwareCorrelate thermal models with ground test and on-orbit dataPrepare detailed technical reports of work performed and present to small groups of co-workersSupport and conduct spacecraft level and assembly level thermal vacuum testingDefine requirements for flight and ground test thermal hardware such as heaters, temperature sensors, heat pipes, and multilayer insulationLeverage radiative and conductive heat transfer fundamentals to perform back-of-the-envelope calculations to complement and sanity-check complex thermal modelsGather inputs for and perform design trades which assess cost, manufacturability, schedule, and reliability impacts of different technical solutionsAssist Lead Thermal Engineers in defining and interpreting requirementsManage ambiguity by understanding and accounting for analysis uncertainty including but not limited to parameter sensitivity studiesParticipate in thermal R&D projects at the forefront of space-based thermal technologySupport quick turnaround work for proposals in the nascent phase of designContribute to continuous improvement (CI) projectsEnsure all inputs are understood and clearly communicate requirements and analysis outputsMinimum RequirementsMust be a U.S. citizen or permanent residentBS in mechanical/aerospace engineering or related discipline. Four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree.2 years of relevant experience. A master's degree may account for two years of experienceAbility to accommodate day, swing and/or grave shifts as well as weekend/holiday shifts during TVAC testing campaigns (generally 2-3 times per year with durations of ~30 days each)Preferred QualificationsThermal Desktop experienceCollege coursework in heat transfer, especially radiative heat transfer, and numerical methodsFamiliarity with spacecraft thermal designCreo experienceEffective verbal and written communication, organization, project/time management, attention to detail, and leadership skillsInterest in thermal engineering and/or space systemsIn support of pay transparency at Lanteris Space Systems, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range. The base pay for this position within California is: $94,000.00 - $156,000.00 annually.For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. More information on our benefits will be shared with candidates as they move forward in the recruitment process.The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.The date of posting can be found on the Lanteris Space Systems Career page at the top of each job posting.To apply, submit your application via the Lanteris Space Systems Career page.Lanteris Space Systems values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.