Thermal Engineer III

Pittsburgh, PAfull time

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Voyagertechnologiesinc The Thermal Engineer III at Voyagertechnologiesinc supports design, build, test, and operation of thermal control systems for spacecraft including lunar landers and surface power systems. The role involves thermal modeling, testing, and mission operations support.

Responsibilities

Support the design, integration, testing, and operation of thermal control systems for spacecraft, lunar landers, lunar surface power, lunar rovers, and other space systems
Create conceptual and detailed designs of spacecraft thermal system components and hardware
Build and run component and spacecraft thermal models to guide design and operational decisions
Create specifications for vendor supplied components and validate component performance
Support spacecraft assembly in the cleanroom
Support in-house TVAC testing of components and external thermal testing as required
Train in mission operations procedures and provide real time mission operations support

Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in AerospaceDemonstrate a desire to learnTravel

Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or similar Engineering with 2 years of experience in thermal technologies, OR a Master’s Degree with related thermal experience
Proficient understanding of thermal-fluid engineering fundamentals with the ability to create or apply tools to guide hardware design and performance prediction
Experience using thermal-fluid system design and analysis software (Thermal Desktop, Ansys Thermal, or Amesim preferred) to perform thermal calculations
Proficient in code typically used for analytical/scientific programming (such as Python, C/C++, Matlab, Fortran)
Demonstrate a desire to learn, take direction from a senior engineer, pursue results independently, and engage in constructively challenging discussions to drive technical rigor
Effective verbal and written communication, including reports and technical presentations

Preferred

Proficient in CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and lifecycle management tools
Experience with TVAC (thermal vacuum chamber) testing of space hardware
Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (specifically Ansys FLUENT or CFX)
Experience with space and / or lunar systems, environments, and design considerations
Experience with taking a concept from initial idea to final product
Experience designing or analyzing thermal control system components such as heaters, sensors, radiators, multi-layer insulation (MLI), coatings, heat pipes, and related hardware
Travel, Physical, and/or Government Mandated Requirements:
Travel: occasional, periodic with specified project need, with stays up to a week when on-site support is required

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
Wellness

Company

Voyagertechnologiesinc

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10000+ employees

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Founded 1892

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