Thermal Analyst

Sierra Lobo; Milan Township (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Sierra Lobo, based in Milan, Ohio, is seeking an engineer to perform thermal analysis for cryogenic systems and spacecraft components. The role focuses on two-phase fluids and advanced thermal management in aerospace contexts.

The candidate will work in a customer-focused team, applying CAD tools and thermal analysis expertise to support testing, experiments, and design optimization. This is a part-time position with DoD/NASA-related projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience using CAD tools (Solidworks, Creo, SpaceClaim, AutoCAD) and Thermal Desktop preferred.
• Advanced understanding of thermal and fluids analysis, packaging of components in mechanical designs, and design verification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and organizational abilities.
• Able to work effectively in a customer-focused team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thermal analysis on advanced two phase fluids and thermal management systems for aerospace and transportation.
• Conduct thermal analysis of spacecraft components and electronics; support orbital heating analysis.
• Support investigations to predict performance of rocket engines using cryogenic propellants.
• Support integration of cryogenic technologies into aerospace flight and ground systems.
• Conduct experiments and optimization on laboratory-scale prototypes of cryogenic technologies.
• Design experiments and perform experimental error analyses.
• Support large and small scale test operations including data analysis and instrumentation specifications.
• Provide training support for other engineers and technicians.
• Develop presentations and present at design and safety reviews.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Cryogenics

Engineering analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics

Tools

Solidworks

Creo

SpaceClaim

AutoCAD

Thermal Desktop

Job description

Overview

Sierra Lobo, offers customers a full range of professional and technical capabilities, including Test and Evaluation, Systems Engineering, and Advanced Technologies. We also develop products and processes related to Cryogenic Fluid and Thermal Management Systems, Densified Propellant Management Systems, and Prototype Extreme Pressure and Temperature Systems. Our customers include the Department of Defense (DoD), the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

This part time position will support our Milan Ohio office.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Responsibilities

• Conduct thermal analysis on advanced two phase fluids, thermal and fluid management systems being developed for the aerospace and transportation industries. Preferred experience in cryogenics.
• Conduct thermal analysis of spacecraft components and electronics. Support orbital heating analysis.
• Support investigations to predict performance of rocket engines that use advanced cryogenic propellants.
• Support integration of advanced cryogenic technologies into aerospace flight and ground support systems.
• Conduct experimentation and optimization on laboratory scale prototypes of advanced cryogenic technologies.
• Conduct design of experiments and experimental error analyses.
• Support large and small scale test operations including data analysis, instrumentation specifications, and final report generation.
• Provides support for training of other engineers and technicians.
• Develops presentations, and presents at design reviews, safety reviews, and other technical presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics or related technical discipline with a minimum of 3 years of experience with credit taken for advanced degrees.
• Experience using CAD tools (Solidworks, Creo, SpaceClaim, AutoCAD) and Thermal Desktop preferred.
• Advanced understanding and applications of principles, theories, concepts and techniques in thermal and fluids analysis, ability to support packaging of components in mechanical design problems, perform trade studies, develop design requirements, support attributes of piece parts design and support coordination of fabrication, assembly, and qualification of hardware.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable industry and/or academic practices and standards in systems including structures, configuration, electronic packaging, structural analysis and integration and test.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work in a customer-focused team environment.