Thermal Systems Engineer

Mclaurin Aerospace

$88K — $105K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (ABET-accredited); Aerospace or Mechanical preferred
  • 2+ years of related engineering experience
  • Experience in Systems Engineering Integration and Test for aerospace
  • Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Flexibility to manage changing project requirements

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the implementation of Spacecraft Certification Plans
  • Coordinate reviews and manage Change Management processes
  • Create and manage Jira tickets and Confluence documentation
  • Track program concerns, risks, and product assurance actions
  • Support team onboarding processes as required
  • Attend and contribute to weekly and other meetings
  • Facilitate compliance with industry regulations and standards

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Positive work-life balance
  • 100% employer-paid insurance coverage
  • 11 paid holidays annually
  • Generous PTO policy
  • 401k with employer matching after 12 months
  • Education assistance programs
  • Relocation assistance when applicable
Full Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Thermal Systems Engineer to join our ESSCA contract team at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL.

If selected you will:
  • Working independently and with an integrated, collaborative team, your responsibilities would include:
    • Assisting with the Thermal team's implementation of Spacecraft Certification Plans.
      • Coordinating reviews of Design Requirements Documents and other program documentation including working with Change Management for upcoming reviews, assigning reviewers, and gathering comments.
      • Assisting with creation of Jira tickets, assets, and Confluence pages to support the Certification documentation.
      • Assisting with tracking program concerns/risks, product assurance actions, and hazards.
    • Assisting with tracking tasks for the Thermal team
      • Creating Jira task tickets by direction of the Systems Engineering and Integration team
      • Coordinating with discipline experts and leads on the status of tasks and ensure tickets are kept up to date.
    • Assisting with Thermal team onboarding
      • Fulfilling onboarding ticket tasks as required, such as updating rosters and assisting with administration and access requests.
    • Attending weekly meetings and other meetings as required
    • Performing additional tasks as required by Thermal design leads and program management.
    • Supporting technical reviews to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company guidelines.
    • Staying updated with latest advancements, emerging technologies, and industry trends.
    • Working across organizational boundaries and engineering disciplines to facilitate and execute systems engineering tasks and resolve systems integration issues.
    • Sustaining an organized work environment that promotes safety, efficiency, and productivity.


Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
  • A degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited institution is required. Degrees in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering are highly desired. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of related and progressive engineering experience.

Required skills and experience:
  • Previous experience in a Systems Engineering Integration and Test role for aerospace programs.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to anticipate challenges and propose effective solutions.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.
  • Technical writing and presentation capabilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook).


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of industry regulations, engineering principles, standards, and safety practices related to aerospace thermal hardware and analysis.
  • Experience in design, analyses, and integration of active and/or passive thermal systems in aerospace or similar industry.


Benefits
  • Competitive pay
  • Positive work-life balance
  • 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
  • 11 paid holidays annually
  • Generous PTO
  • 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
  • Education assistance
  • Relocation assistance (if applicable)

US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

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