Senior Thermal Engineer: Fluid Analysis for Space Cooling

SpaceX

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Thermal Engineer (Fluids Analysis) for the Starmind program in Bastrop, TX. You will own conjugate heat transfer analysis of cold plates, heat exchangers, and radiator channels, and manage the 0-D/1-D thermal-fluid network to balance cooling loops and pump points. The role requires 5+ years in fluids/CFD or thermal analysis, with hands-on CAD and simulation tools, and collaboration across hardware teams to deliver high-performance, manufacturable thermal solutions. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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