Thermal Engineer

ExoTerra Resource LLC
Littleton, CO, United States
Full-time

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

The company is growing rapidly and has been awarded a number of propulsion module and satellite contracts.

Responsibilities

ExoTerra is seeking a full-time Thermal Engineer who will be responsible for completing design, analysis, and test tasks as they relate to Hall-Effect Thrusters, propellant flow control systems, electronic power systems and micro-satellites.

Responsibilities and Duties :

  • Perform thermal analyses, in accordance with industry standards, of systems ranging from components to entire spacecraft, in order 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
  • 12 days ago
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