Thermal Engineer II

APR Consulting, Inc.; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 123,213,000 - 171,924,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holidays

401k

Medical

Dental

Vision

Job summary

APR Consulting, Inc. seeks a TS/SCI Thermal Engineer II to join a JPL/NASA program in Pasadena, CA. The role focuses on thermal design and analysis for space-based demonstrations, including radiation, conduction, and two-phase cooling.

Responsibilities include developing thermal models, performing analyses, supporting milestone reviews, and collaborating with systems engineers. Requirements include a BS or higher in aerospace/mechanical engineering and U.S.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with TS/SCI clearance via SSBI within 5 years.
• BS or higher in aerospace/mechanical engineering or related field.
• Experience with spacecraft thermal control in Earth orbit.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal design and analysis of space-based demonstrations.
• Develop system thermal models and submodel integration.
• Support Milestone Reviews and design studies.

Skills

Thermal design

Thermal analysis

Thermal Desktop

TD Direct

Domain Tags

Xrefs

Orbital mechanics

Earth orbit environments

Spacecraft thermal control

Education

BS in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

MS in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

Thermal Desktop

TD Direct

Domain Tags

Xrefs

Job description

A TS/SCI Thermal Engineer II position just opened up in Pasadena, CA at the JPL/NASA facility. In this role you will be responsible for performing the thermal design and analysis of space-based technology demonstrations.

Location: Pasadena, CA 91109
Position: Thermal Engineer II
Compensation: $43 – 60/hr DOE
Duration: 14 months
Schedule: 1st Shift 9/80
We do offer PTO, holidays, 401k, medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Overview

Will be responsible for performing the thermal design and analysis of space-based technology demonstrations. Analyses include closed-form analytical methods as well as computational methods. Designs include hardware and control system designs to manage hardware temperatures within safe operating ranges through the use of radiation, conduction, convection, and single or two-phase heat transfer methods.

• Will support system thermal model development and thermal submodel integration.
• Will assist in the implementation and assessment of thermal control design studies.
• Will support Milestone Reviews.

Required Skills

• B.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline with a minimum of 4 years of experience, or M.S. degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience, or Ph.D. degree in related technical discipline.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Top Secret (TS) clearance based upon Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) within a 5-year scope and must be able to be approved for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) accesses.
• Background in spacecraft thermal control engineering in Earth orbit environments.
• Working knowledge of orbital mechanics and space thermal environments.
• Experience with geometric and thermal math modeling using Thermal Desktop.

Desired

• Preferred for candidate to have active Top Secret (TS) clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.
• Experience with use of TD Direct, Domain Tags, and Xrefs in Thermal Desktop.
• Integrated modeling experience for structural-thermal-optical performance (STOP) analysis for precision optical systems.
• Experience with active and passive cryogenic cooling of remote sensing hardware for space applications.

About our client

Our client is a research and development lab federally funded by NASA and managed by Caltech. Manages many of NASA’s robotic missions exploring Earth, the solar system, and our universe.

This particular client is requiring that all new hires show proof of vaccination. However, accommodations may be made for those with disabilities or religious reasons who cannot obtain a vaccine.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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