Thermal Systems Engineer

3 days ago


Reston, Virginia, United States ExoTerra Resource Full time
Thermal Engineer Job Description

ExoTerra Resource is a world leader in solar electric propulsion systems and space exploration satellites. We develop Hall Thrusters, propulsion modules, microsatellites, and launch vehicle upper stages.

Key Responsibilities

As a Thermal Engineer, you will be responsible for completing design, analysis, and test tasks related to Hall-Effect Thrusters, propellant flow control systems, electronic power systems, and micro-satellites.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Perform thermal analyses of systems ranging from components to entire spacecraft to support design development, verify customer requirements, and ensure functionality in thermally stressing space environments.
  • Provide thermal support for multiple programs simultaneously.
  • Understand customer-specified requirements, interface with customers, present analysis results to customers in design reviews, and prepare reports of analysis results for delivery to customers.
  • Support thermal testing of components and propulsion systems.
  • Correlate thermal models to test data.
  • Support signoff of flight hardware for delivery to customers.
  • Contribute to process and efficiency improvements.
  • Communicate and collaborate effectively with various teams, including program management, design, manufacturing, analysis, etc.

Qualifications

  • Experience with spacecraft thermal analysis.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
  • 10-25 years of industry experience (pay commensurate with experience).
  • Extensive experience with Thermal Desktop analysis software.
  • Strong knowledge of principles of heat transfer and thermodynamics.
  • Strong mathematical foundation (calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, etc.).
  • Strong written/verbal communication skills.
  • Engaged learner.
  • Self-starter.
  • Location: Littleton, CO (Required).
  • Language: English (Required).
  • Work authorization: United States (Required).

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

  • Experience with thermal vacuum testing.
  • Experience with space or satellite hardware.


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