Thermal Analyst - Midlevel (ES4) (JR070926A-12)

JBS Solutions, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Solutions, Inc. in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Thermal Analyst to join the ESSCA contract team. You will develop and execute detailed thermal models for spaceflight hardware and instruments, performing transient and steady-state analyses using Thermal Desktop, Sinda/Fluint, and ANSYS.

You will define thermal requirements, participate in verification planning, and work with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated flight hardware across milestones.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering; or related field with heat transfer or thermal analysis.
• 10+ years in finite element methods using Thermal Desktop and empirical thermal analyses.
• 10+ years of thermal testing experience.
• Technical lead on projects through design, manufacture and operations.
• Knowledge of orbital thermal environment development.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• US citizenship required; E-Verify participation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute detailed thermal models for spaceflight hardware and instruments.
• Perform transient and steady-state thermal analyses using Thermal Desktop, Sinda/Fluint, ANSYS or equivalents.
• Define thermal requirements at subsystem and system levels.
• Conduct thermal verification planning including test planning and model updates.
• Review design artifacts to ensure thermal and system compliance.
• Interface with mechanical, structural, fluids, and systems engineering teams.
• Create formal thermal analysis packages documenting results for milestone reviews.
• Participate in technical interchange meetings, design reviews, and hazard analysis.
• Work with program stakeholders and leaders in a team of analysts.
• Support troubleshooting of hardware non-conformances related to thermal behavior.
• Collaborate with outside vendors and NASA centers on integrated flight hardware.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

Thermal Desktop

Sinda/Fluint

ANSYS

Mentoring

Technical leadership

Office proficiency

Excellent communication

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical/Chemical/Aerospace Engineering degree

MS or PhD preferred

Tools

Thermal Desktop

Sinda/Fluint

ANSYS

Job description

Thermal Analyst – Midlevel (ES4)

Are you seeking employment with a fast-growing small business who appreciates their employees? A company who believes in investing in people?

JBS Solutions, Inc. is an engineering and technical logistics company in Huntsville, AL. As a company dedicated to serving the community, JBS offers the unique opportunity to enrich an underutilized area of Huntsville while growing your career through NASA and DoD contracts. From systems engineering and configuration management to technical logistics and mission operations, JBS works to solve our customers' hardest problems. With a competitive benefits package and personable work environment, JBS Solutions is the ideal company to take your career to the next level.

JBS is excited to announce a new position. We are seeking a Thermal Analyst to join our team working on the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contractwith NASA!

JBS Solutions offers a partnership in which you can grow personally and professionally within a framework of strong leadership, competitive compensation, and rewarding career paths. Come join our team and be a part of an exciting and rewarding organization!

You will be expected to:

• Develop and execute detailed thermal models for spaceflight hardware and instruments
• Perform transient and steady-state thermal analyses using tools such as Thermal Desktop,Sinda/Fluint,ANSYS, or equivalent.
• Define thermal requirements at the subsystem and system levels.
• Conduct thermal verification planning, including test planning, correlation, and model updates.
• Review design artifacts to ensure compliance with thermal and system requirements.
• Interface with mechanical, structural, fluids, and systems engineering teams to develop integrated solutions.
• Develop formal thermal analysis packages of evaluated systems documenting predicted results for project/program management at milestone reviews. Packages of technical documentation may include analysis reports, verification matrices, and presentation material.
• Participate in technical interchange meetings, design reviews, hazard analysis discussions, and project planning sessions.
• Work within a team of fellow analysts while interfacing with program stakeholders and leaders.
• Support troubleshooting of hardware non-conformances related to thermal behavior.
• Collaborate with outside vendors and personnel from other NASA centers in the development of integrated flight hardware.

Required Qualifications: BS degree (MS or PhD preferred) from an ABET accredited institution in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering; or related field with an emphasis in heat transfer or thermal analysis is required.

• 10+ years of experience in the application of finite element methods using thermal desktop code and empirical closed-form thermal analysis techniques
• Experience conducting assessments and verification of spaceflight equipment
• 10+ years of experience of thermal testing
• Experience as technical lead of projects throughout the entire design development, manufacture, and operational stages
• Knowledge of orbital thermal environment development

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Mentoring experience of junior thermal analysts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in the application of finite element methods using thermal desktop code and empirical closed-form thermal analysis techniques
• Knowledge of NASA and MSFC standards and specifications as well as experience with the design and analysis of thermal systems

• Proficiency with thermal test set up support

Selected candidate must be a US citizen. Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required. JBS participates in E-Verify.

JBS Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status or other categories protected by law.

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