Thermal Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Thermal Engineer Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Thermal Engineer to lead thermal design and analysis efforts. This role involves performing thermal analyses on spacecraft and satellites, utilizing advanced tools such as Thermal Desktop and FloCAD. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in fluid design and analysis, contributing to the success of significant aerospace programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead thermal design and analysis efforts for aerospace projects.
• Perform comprehensive thermal analyses on spacecraft and satellites.
• Utilize Thermal Desktop and FloCAD for analysis tasks.
• Engage in fluid design and analysis to support project requirements.

Essential Skills

• 10+ years of experience in thermal analysis and thermal engineering.
• Proficiency in Thermal Desktop and experience with space hardware.
• Strong understanding of thermal design principles.
• Experience with SolidWorks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace programs.
• Proven track record in thermal analysis for satellites and space hardware.

Work Environment

Join a rapidly growing company with an open workspace that fosters collaboration among its 70 employees. The work environment is dynamic and supportive, offering an opportunity to contribute to major aerospace programs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Louisville, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $72.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Louisville,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.