Senior Thermal Analyst

1 day ago


Long Beach, California, United States Vast Full time
Job Title: Senior Thermal Analyst

Vast is seeking a highly skilled Senior Thermal Analyst to join our team in Long Beach. As a key member of our thermal analysis team, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing thermal control designs for our artificial gravity space stations.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop thermal systems requirements and perform thermal analysis to optimize thermal control designs
  • Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration of thermal systems
  • Document thermal analyses and designs, and review and approve drawings for thermal design hardware content
  • Report results of analyses and design specifics to internal management and external customers
  • Work with test engineering to plan and execute subsystem level thermal tests, and perform associated analyses
  • Provide feedback regarding impacts of possible cost and/or schedule changes
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on best practices
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related Engineering discipline with a minimum of 5+ years of related professional work experience, or a Master's degree in a related engineering discipline and 3+ years of experience
  • Knowledge and understanding of the application of technical principles, theories, and concepts for developing active thermal control systems
  • Experience using thermal analysis tools (SINDA/G, SINDA/FLUINT, TSS, Thermal Desktop)
Preferred Skills and Experience:
  • Design, analysis, and integration experience of spacecraft thermal systems
  • Experience using aerospace standard design tools (NX, CATIA, CREO)
  • Experience with space vehicle thermal design and/or integration
  • Spacecraft and/or Payload background with experience through the entire system lifecycle from concept, design, production, integration, test, launch, to operation support
  • Experience working on thermal design and troubleshooting efforts
  • Ability to develop novel concepts for active thermal control systems for space habitats
Compensation and Benefits:

Vast offers a comprehensive compensation package, including a base salary range of $100,000-$170,000 USD, company equity, and access to a full suite of benefits and perks, including 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.



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