Thermal Systems Engineer

Mclaurin Aerospace; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Positive work-life balance

Employer paid insurance

11 paid holidays annually

Generous PTO

401k after 12 months with match

Education assistance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Mclaurin Aerospace is seeking a Thermal Systems Engineer to join the ESSCA contract team at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. You will support the Thermal team's certification plans, coordinate design reviews, and help manage Jira/Confluence artifacts while liaising across disciplines to ensure smooth system integration.

The role emphasizes strong communication, technical writing, and the ability to track program risks, with onboarding duties and attendance at regular

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required; Bachelor's with 2+ years experience acceptable.
• Prefer Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering background.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Thermal team's implementation of Spacecraft Certification Plans.
• Coordinate reviews of Design Requirements Documents and program documentation.
• Assist with creation of Jira tickets, assets, and Confluence pages for Certification docs.
• Assist with tracking program concerns/risks and hazards.
• Track tasks for the Thermal team; create Jira tickets as directed.
• Coordinate with discipline leads on task status and upkeep of tickets.
• Assist onboarding tasks for Thermal team, update rosters, access requests.
• Attend weekly meetings and other required meetings.
• Support technical reviews to ensure compliance with standards and guidelines.
• Stay updated with advancements and industry trends.
• Collaborate across disciplines to resolve systems integration issues.
• Sustain organized work environments promoting safety and productivity.

Skills

Systems Engineering Integration and In

Aerospace programs

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organization

Technical writing

Presentation capabilities

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Aerospace Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Job description

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Thermal Systems Engineer to join our ESSCA contract team at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL.

If Selected You Will

• Working independently and with an integrated, collaborative team, your responsibilities would include:
• Assisting with the Thermal team's implementation of Spacecraft Certification Plans.
• Coordinating reviews of Design Requirements Documents and other program documentation including working with Change Management for upcoming reviews, assigning reviewers, and gathering comments.
• Assisting with creation of Jira tickets, assets, and Confluence pages to support the Certification documentation.
• Assisting with tracking program concerns/risks, product assurance actions, and hazards.
• Assisting with tracking tasks for the Thermal team
• Creating Jira task tickets by direction of the Systems Engineering and Integration team
• Coordinating with discipline experts and leads on the status of tasks and ensure tickets are kept up to date.
• Assisting with Thermal team onboarding
• Fulfilling onboarding ticket tasks as required, such as updating rosters and assisting with administration and access requests.
• Attending weekly meetings and other meetings as required
• Performing additional tasks as required by Thermal design leads and program management.
• Supporting technical reviews to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company guidelines.
• Staying updated with latest advancements, emerging technologies, and industry trends.
• Working across organizational boundaries and engineering disciplines to facilitate and execute systems engineering tasks and resolve systems integration issues.
• Sustaining an organized work environment that promotes safety, efficiency, and productivity.

Qualifications

• A degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited institution is required. Degrees in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering are highly desired. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of related and progressive engineering experience.

Required Skills And Experience

• Previous experience in a Systems Engineering Integration and Test role for aerospace programs.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to anticipate challenges and propose effective solutions.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.
• Technical writing and presentation capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of industry regulations, engineering principles, standards, and safety practices related to aerospace thermal hardware and analysis.
• Experience in design, analyses, and integration of active and/or passive thermal systems in aerospace or similar industry.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Positive work-life balance
• 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Generous PTO
• 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
• Education assistance
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.

US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.