Thermal Engineer for Space Instrumentation
3 weeks ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Thermal Engineer to join our team at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL). As a Thermal Engineer for Space Instrumentation, you will play a critical role in the design, development, and testing of space flight instruments.
Key Responsibilities:- Provide thermal engineering support for space system applications, with a focus on space instrument thermal design.
- Perform end-to-end thermal design, analysis, and testing of space hardware, including specifying and procuring thermal control hardware and designing multi-layer insulation.
- Define thermal requirements and generate thermal and thermal vacuum test plans and specifications for flight and engineering hardware.
- Develop thermal models and conduct analyses to predict system thermal performance during flight conditions.
- Work with subsystem lead engineers and thermal technicians to design and develop spacecraft and instrument space flight thermal control systems.
- Design and develop system and subsystem thermal test configurations.
- Run instrument thermal vacuum testing, generate test plans and specifications, and participate in the execution of tests and analysis of test data.
- Correlate thermal analysis models based on system and subsystem test data.
- Assist in developing staffing estimates, resource management, and test and development schedules.
- Possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Thermal Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and have demonstrated success while working within a team environment.
- Have strong technical experience as demonstrated in at least one internship, research experience, or project outside of the classroom.
- Be willing and able to travel occasionally (5%) to NASA facilities and sub-contractor sites.
- Be willing and able to support shift work occasionally (5%) during Integration and Test events.
- Be able to ultimately obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space, and science challenges. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.
We celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work-life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area.
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