Thermal Subsystem Design Engineer III

Role Overview

• Work on a design team through frequent hardware design cycles and produce technical designs and analysis while supporting qualification, testing, manufacturing, and integration activities
• Foster open communication and present to all levels of leadership within the organization
• Drive solutions forward and advise the team on problem resolutions
• Take ownership of the full lifecycle of hardware from requirements definition through concept development, design, analysis, testing, qualification, and integration onto a launch vehicle
• Design, analyze, develop, and test active and passive thermal control subsystem components and assemblies
• Perform research, develop concepts, and participate in trade studies
• Build detail part 3D models, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents
• Build test plans, specifications, and other documentation for the development of flight hardware
• Provide technical guidance and on-site support for manufacturing, production, and integration activities
• Support configuration development and trade studies
• Take ownership of test planning, execution, data reduction, analysis, and authoring of test reports
• Work with multi-functional teams that are responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce world class aerospace hardware
• Develop component specifications and manage suppliers
• Plan, coordinate, conduct tests, and review test data
• Participate in the development and purchase of new equipment and tooling
• Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget and technical status
• Coach, mentor and technically assist other engineers
• Find opportunities for improvements and operational cost savings
• Work with spacecraft customers in a technical capacity
• Drive hardware discrepancies to resolution
• Prepare technical content and present to internal and external customers
• Perform access studies, loss of clearance analyses, vehicle clocking studies, and develop solutions to mission unique requirements
• Collaborate with internal and external teams throughout design, manufacturing, and mission integration

Requirements

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering and 4+ years of experience with spacecraft, launch vehicle, or aircraft structures
• Experience on recently developed spacecraft, launch vehicles, or aircraft vehicles in one or more of the following areas: a) Active and Passive Thermal Control Subsystems b) Fluid routing & tubing design c) Material selection, compatibility and manufacturing techniques
• Experience working in a multi-functional organization to develop designs and produce world-class engineered products
• Understanding of core DFX principles influencing structural development with close integration with Manufacturing and Operations teams
• Understanding of composite and metallic design fundamentals
• Experience with full Model Based Definition (MBD) engineering release processes with exposure to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance analysis (ASME Y14.5)
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.100 and Y14.41
• Design experience using CAD (Creo/Windchill preferred), hand calculations, and FEA (ANSYS preferred) tools
• Ability to take ownership of the hardware lifecycle from requirements definition through concept development, design, analysis, testing, qualification, and integration onto a launch vehicle
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.