Senior Thermal Engineer

The role

The Senior Thermal Engineer will design, build, test, and operate thermal control systems for spacecraft including lunar landers and surface power systems. This role involves creating thermal models, managing suppliers, and supporting spacecraft assembly and testing.

What you will do

• Lead and 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 systems
• Build and run thermal models to guide spacecraft mission operations and inform design
• Perform supplier management support including developing specifications and technical review
• Coordinate with program management, systems engineering, and other spacecraft subsystems
• Create integration instructions and provide support during spacecraft assembly in the cleanroom
• Write test plans and support TVAC testing for components, subsystems, and the entire spacecraft
• Write mission operations procedures and provide real time mission operations support

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or similar Engineering with 8 years of experience in spacecraft thermal systems, OR a Master’s Degree with 6 years of related experience
• Knowledge of spacecraft thermal system architecture, standards, best practices, components, and suppliers
• Experience designing or analyzing thermal control system components such as heaters, sensors, radiators, multi-layer insulation (MLI), coatings, heat pipes, and related hardware
• Experience with specification, vendor management, and requirements verification for thermal control system components
• Experience using fluid-thermal system design and analysis software
• Experience with TVAC (thermal vacuum chamber) testing of space hardware
• Effective verbal and written communication, including reports and technical presentations
• Ability to lift, move or carry items or equipment up to 25 pounds
• ITAR access required

Nice to have

• Experience using Thermal Desktop, Ansys Thermal, or Amesim
• Experience designing, building, and testing active thermal control systems using pumped fluid loops
• Proven capability to take a concept from initial idea to final product
• Proficient in CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and lifecycle management tools
• Systems engineering experience

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%
• Company wellness programs
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
• Relocation assistance is provided for qualified candidates moving to Pittsburgh, PA

Before you apply

• ITAR access required
• Applicants must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual
• Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce

About the company

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions.