Thermal Test Engineer

Intuitive Machines, LLC; Palo Alto, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Lanteris Space Systems in Palo Alto, CA is seeking a Thermal Test Engineer to join the Thermal Subsystem team. You will prepare and execute spacecraft-level and assembly-level thermal vacuum tests to validate design and workmanship.

Responsibilities include developing test requirements, procedures, data analysis, and coordinating with chamber operators and other engineers. Shift-based testing and weekend/holiday support are required during campaigns.

Qualifications

• BS in mechanical or aerospace engineering; four additional years of related experience may be substituted.
• 2 years of relevant experience or a master's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or related discipline.
• Ability to accommodate day, swing, and grave shifts as well as weekend/holiday shifts during thermal vacuum testing campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Develop requirements for thermal vacuum testing and define test equipment needs.
• Prepare for and execute spacecraft-level and assembly-level thermal vacuum tests to validate design and workmanship.
• Develop and maintain data spreadsheets, test procedures, and reports for test campaigns.
• Lead regular multifunctional meetings and perform pre-test checkouts of instrumentation.
• Provide shift support during testing, monitor telemetry, and coordinate with chamber operators and spacecraft personnel.

Skills

Creo

MS Office

Verbal communication

Leadership

Project management

Space systems knowledge

Education

BS in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Creo CAD

MS Office

Job description

Lanteris Space Systems is currently seeking a Thermal Test Engineer to join our Thermal Subsystem team in Palo Alto, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing for and executing spacecraft-level and assembly-level thermal vacuum tests to validate design and workmanship.## **Responsibilities:****Develop requirements for thermal vacuum testing (~50% time):*** Standard business hours (Mon-Fri, ~9am-5pm) though occasionally requires support outside of standard business hours* Involves working closely with a senior Thermal Technical Lead* Define requirements for thermal test equipment, e.g. thermocouples, test heaters, calorimeters, multilayer insulation, cryo plates, calrods, etc.* Determine alarm limits for all flight and test temperature sensors* Develop and maintain spreadsheets for collecting, monitoring, and analyzing test data* Develop test procedures to ensure all test requirements are satisfied* Lead regular multifunctional meetings in advance of testing* Perform pre-test checkouts of all test instrumentation**Provide shift support during thermal vacuum testing (~40% time):*** 8-hour shifts (day, swing, and grave), requires support outside of standard business hours including weekends and company holidays when testing is underway* Monitor spacecraft telemetry, especially temperatures, to ensure the safety of the spacecraft while completing all test objectives* Understand spacecraft subsystems and ground test equipment such that appropriate emergency actions to ensure spacecraft health can be taken if anomalies occur* Perform thermal tests to validate thermal hardware (heaters, thermistors, heat pipes, etc.) design and workmanship* Collect and analyze test data* Effectively communicate with thermal vacuum chamber operators, thermal engineers, and other spacecraft personnel to successfully coordinate test activities* Follow procedures, complete data sheets, and generate reports**Other related activities (~10% time):*** Standard business hours* Examples: continuous improvement projects, helping procure flight thermal hardware, and assisting thermal vacuum chamber operators## **Minimum Requirements:*** U.S. citizen or permanent resident* BS in mechanical or aerospace engineering or related discipline; four additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree* 2 years of relevant experience or a master's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or related discipline* Ability to accommodate day, swing, and grave shifts as well as weekend/holiday shifts during thermal vacuum testing campaigns (tests are typically 30 days long, ~6 tests per year)# ## **Preferred Qualifications:*** Experience in thermal vacuum testing* Familiarity with spacecraft thermal design* College coursework in heat transfer, especially radiative heat transfer* Creo experience* Proficient with MS Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)* Ability to think quickly and react with a sense of urgency* Strong verbal communication and collaboration skills* Effective written communication, organization, project/time management, attention to detail, and leadership skills* Interest in thermal engineering and/or space systemsIn support of pay transparency at Lanteris Space Systems, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.● The base pay for this position within California is: $82,000.00 - $136,000.00 annually.For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. More information on our benefits will be shared with candidates as they move forward in the recruitment process.The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. The date of posting can be found on the Lanteris Space Systems Career page at the top of each job posting. To apply, submit your application via the Lanteris Space Systems Career page.**Lanteris Space Systems values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.**