Thermal Analysis Engineer

Barrios Technology

$85K — $100K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program with 2 years of relevant experience
  • Proficiency in thermal analysis tools (Thermal Desktop, AutoCAD, ANSYS Fluent)
  • Solid understanding of heat transfer principles and thermal environments in space
  • Experience in developing thermal models and executing steady-state and transient analyses
  • Background in thermal testing and data analysis to correlate models
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills across technical disciplines
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with effective organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain thermal models using Thermal Desktop and similar tools
  • Execute steady-state and transient thermal analyses for spacecraft components
  • Assess thermal performance throughout various mission phases
  • Conduct thermal sensitivity studies for hardware and customer designs
  • Support verification and validation through test planning and data analysis
  • Engage with multidisciplinary teams to achieve thermal design goals
  • Document findings and convey analysis results to stakeholders

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with a strong focus on multidisciplinary approaches
  • Engagement in pioneering projects with major commercial space partners
  • Opportunities for professional growth in the rapidly evolving space field
  • Potential for involvement in significant aerospace missions linked with NASA and other organizations
  • Flexibility in work scheduling to accommodate project demands
Full Job Description
Overview

Exciting opportunities and partnerships molding the future of space exploration have led to the need for Thermal Analysis Engineers at Barrios Technology. The successful candidate will apply thermal modeling and analysis expertise to support the design, development, integration, and testing of advanced spaceflight systems. Working alongside our commercial spaceflight partners, our team is positioned to contribute to the future of space exploration. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to play a role in various commercial space endeavors with our partners that include NASA, Intuitive Machines, Axiom Space, Lockheed Martin, and others.

Responsibilities

The Thermal Analysis Engineer will:

  • Develop and maintain simplified to high-fidelity thermal models using Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT, and related tools
  • Perform steady-state and transient thermal analyses for spacecraft components, subsystems, and integrated vehicle configurations
  • Evaluate thermal performance across mission phases, including ascent, cruise, lunar orbit, surface operations, and off-nominal scenarios
  • Perform thermal sensitivity studies in support of internal hardware designs and customer payload designs
  • Support thermal verification and validation activities, including test planning, thermal vacuum testing, data analysis, and model correlation
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support thermal design and performance objectives
  • Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and anomaly investigations
  • Document analysis results, prepare technical reports, and present findings to program stakeholders
  • Support integration with systems engineering, mission operations, and hardware development teams throughout the engineering lifecycle
Qualifications

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school, plus two (2) years of experience in the field or in a related area
  • Experience with thermal analysis tools such as Thermal Desktop, AutoCAD, ANSYS Fluent, or similar industry standard software
  • Understanding of heat transfer principles and spacecraft thermal environments
  • Experience developing thermal models and performing steady-state and transient thermal analyses
  • Experience supporting thermal testing, data analysis, and model correlation activities
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple technical disciplines
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment

Preferences:

  • Working experience with spaceflight
  • Experience with PTCS or ATCS hardware design, analysis, testing, certification, or operations
  • Proficiency with Thermal Desktop is strongly preferred
  • Proven experience performing thermal analysis and design for aerospace systems
  • Familiarity with the Engineering Life Cycle and requirements verification processes
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplines
  • Master of Science degree in Engineering

Essential Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
  • Applicant selected may be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
  • Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
  • May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
  • Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
  • Generally, an office environment but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
  • Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
  • Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.
  • Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.
  • Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
  • Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
  • Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
  • Thispositionmayrequiresomecommutingand travelingto other installations as needed.

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