Thermal Engineer, Spacecraft & Satellite Systems

EVONA; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Professional development

Relocation support

Job summary

EVONA is seeking a dedicated Thermal Engineer to own thermal engineering across electronics, spacecraft hardware and satellite systems. You will join the mechanical team as the thermal specialist, collaborating closely with electrical and systems engineers to influence designs from chips to satellite thermal architecture.

You will have ownership from assessment through design, integration and verification, with freedom to select analysis tools and shape engineering choices within a growing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 3–5 years of spacecraft thermal analysis or related experience.
• Ability to translate analysis into design decisions.
• Experience with thermal analysis software; familiarity with SolidWorks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead thermal analysis and modelling of circuit cards, electronics, and spacecraft hardware.
• Assess high-density electronics and VPX cards for thermal improvements.
• Evaluate heat-transfer paths and satellite performance across orbital conditions.
• Develop thermal models to support design trades and system architecture.
• Identify thermal risks and implement practical solutions with engineering teams.
• Support thermal vacuum testing and environmental qualification activities.
• Present findings at design reviews and support hardware through build, integration and test.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree

Tools

Thermal analysis software

SolidWorks

Job description

EVONA is seeking a dedicated Thermal Engineer to own thermal engineering across electronics, spacecraft hardware and satellite systems. You will join the mechanical team as the thermal specialist, collaborating closely with electrical and systems engineers to influence designs from chips to satellite thermal architecture.

You will have ownership from assessment through design, integration and verification, with freedom to select analysis tools and shape engineering choices within a growing team.