Spacecraft thermal engineer

job summary:
Our client, a leader in the aerospace and defense industry is looking for a Mid-level Spacecraft Thermal Engineer. Key qualifications include, 3-5 years of experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering, with a focus on spacecraft thermal systems. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with emphasis on thermodynamics, or related field.

location: ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico
job type: Permanent
salary: $100,000 - 120,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:

• Thermal Design & Modeling: Design, develop, and simulate passive and active spacecraft thermal control systems to predict and ensure performance across various orbital conditions.
  
  
• Testing & Validation: Create, analyze, and conduct component and system-level thermal testing to verify safety, reliability, and total system performance.
  
  
• System Integration & Collaboration: Integrate thermal components and coatings with mechanical, software, and systems engineering to achieve optimal, compatible design solutions.
  
  
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain detailed technical specifications, drawings, and reports while ensuring full compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
  
  
• Troubleshooting & Mentorship: Diagnose thermal issues from development through operations, provide ongoing engineering support, and offer technical guidance to junior team members.

Benefits:

• Benefits package including flexible time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401k with non-elective company matching, stock options.

qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 3 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors

skills:

• Professional Engineer
  
  
  Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
  At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.
  
  
  Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
  
  
  This posting is open for thirty (30) days.