Position Summary:Airbus U.S. is looking for an enthusiastic and creative Sr. Mechanical Engineer to design and manage new satellite thermal systems. We're looking for candidates who can bring exceptional engineering skills and strong experience in aerospace programs to the team.
Position Responsibilities:The Thermal Engineer's primary responsibility will be contributing to the development of Airbus U.S.'s satellite systems with a focus on Thermal Control Subsystem (TCS) design. This engineer will be involved in the full lifecycle of development, from requirements definition through operations. Being at the cutting edge of space technology, we need someone who is eager to learn, grow, and take on new and potentially unfamiliar challenges. There is no shortage of fascinating problems to solve.
The Senior Mechanical Engineer will provide autonomous support of complex assignments, under the leadership of the Mechanical Engineering Manager. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will have project and subject matter responsibility and authority.
Thermal Design and Analysis - 75%- Perform thermal design and responsible engineering tasks for Airbus U.S. satellite systems, including the Arrow450 platform:
- Design thermal control systems for new and heritage satellite systems. Including thermal radiators, multi-layer insulation (MLI), heat pipes, heaters, temperature sensors, etc.
- Implement thermal design changes required to support new thermal hardware development and mission-specific thermal designs.
- Own full thermal hardware development cycle, including defining system requirements, vendor technical management, unit qualification, satellite integration, system validation, and on-orbit operations.
- Develop thermal test plans and support thermal vacuum (TVAC) testing, including test hardware procurement, test design and setup, and test execution.
- Support flight software development and validation related to the electronic active thermal control system of the spacecraft.
- Develop thermal models and perform thermal analysis at the spacecraft unit and system level.
- Ability to drive multiple design activities (programs or mission) - could lead to spacecraft, payload, satellite bus, and/or launch integration activities.
- Demonstrated ability to participate in cross-functional planning, coordination, and task execution situations involving the full spectrum of engineering and integration activities.
Roadmap Development - 15%- Support Airbus spacecraft development product roadmap; includes design adjustments, schedule, and cost targets aligned for future business captures.
- Support the definition of spacecraft customization process for customer mission needs.
Additional Responsibilities - 10%- Perform all the necessary mechanical system engineering activities to build, to maintain and to evolve the Airbus spacecraft products.
- Promote and optimize cost savings by reuse of the heritage platform designs and manufacturing infrastructures in the pursuit of various constellation prospects.
Qualified Experience / Skills / Training: Education:- Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas.
- Preferred: Masters in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas.
Experience:- A minimum of 8 years with a bachelor's degree, or 6 years with a master's degree.
- Proven track-record of working with aerospace hardware and/or software systems, starting from conceptual designs and tradeoffs thru detailed design, development, manufacture, integration, test, deployment, and operations.
Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:- Proficient with Thermal Engineering tools such as Systema Thermica, SINDA, or Thermal Desktop.
- Familiarity with elements of space mission architectures extending beyond the satellite platform - including launch, flight operations, mission CONOPS, user interfaces, etc.
- Communicate in a clear and concise manner effectively across multiple levels.
- Be team-minded and ready to work in a multi-functional and multi-cultural, fast-moving and complex/technical environment.
- Flexible attitude and strong initiative.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver results.
Travel Required:- Periodic travel (less than 20%) to Airbus U.S. facilities or partner companies.
- Occasional International travel to collaborate with European Airbus counterparts.
Eligibility:- US Citizenship is required.
Clearance:- Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
- Active DoD security clearance at Secret or above highly desirable.
Physical Requirements:- Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents.
- Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds including safety warnings or alarms.
- Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment.
- Carrying: able to carry documents, electronic equipment and/or supplies up to 40lbs/9kg.
- Lifting: able to lift documents, electronic equipment and/or supplies up to 40lbs/9kg.
- Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer.
- Squatting / Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves.
- Standing: able to stand for long periods of time.
- Walking: able to walk through office and outside areas including uneven surfaces.
