Thermal Engineer II - Spacecraft Thermal Design & Analysis

York Space Systems; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

York Space Systems is seeking a Thermal Engineer II to design and analyze thermal systems, ensuring satellites stay within temperature limits throughout their life cycle. You will leverage on-orbit data to refine future mission designs and develop empirical tools for similar systems.

Responsibilities include radiator and heater sizing, material selection with hardware teams, thermal interface management, and verification planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years in spacecraft thermal engineering with expertise in thermal analysis, component design, or thermal testing.
• Experience with Thermal Desktop is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of heat transfer principles, thermodynamics in spacecraft systems.
• Strong communication to diverse audiences and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with configuration control and design lifecycle management.
• Willingness to obtain US government security clearance.
• Self-initiated work in a team environment and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal analyses to determine radiator and heater sizing, coatings selection, and ensure thermal limits.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to select materials, processes, and testing protocols.
• Establish and manage thermal interfaces among spacecraft subsystems for compatibility.
• Communicate thermal requirements to suppliers and contractors for compliance.
• Design and implement test and verification plans for thermal validation.
• Coordinate across engineering on clean sheet designs and improvements.
• Interface with programs and customers on design needs and requirements.
• Support peers to ensure best practices across all products.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Thermal Desktop

Thermal analysis software

Job description

York Space Systems is seeking a Thermal Engineer II to design and analyze thermal systems, ensuring satellites stay within temperature limits throughout their life cycle. You will leverage on-orbit data to refine future mission designs and develop empirical tools for similar systems.

Responsibilities include radiator and heater sizing, material selection with hardware teams, thermal interface management, and verification planning.