Top Aerospace Thermal Engineering Jobs

Design, analyze, and test spacecraft thermal systems at component through system level. Build thermal models, support verification testing, develop tools, brief stakeholders, and assist with materials/processes and MLI support. Contribute to proposals and program efforts.

Design, evaluate, and validate thermal protection system materials for solid rocket motors. Conduct lab-scale simulated experiments, develop/analyze thermal models, define bonding and mechanical properties, support material sourcing and manufacturing validation, document processes, and collaborate across interdisciplinary teams to improve TPS fabrication and integration.

Perform component-to-full-vehicle thermal and CFD analyses to size cooling systems, model propulsion heat rejection and HVAC, run simulations (CFD, GT-SUITE, MATLAB/Simulink), interpret results, perform FEA on cooling components, and collaborate with engineering teams to drive thermal design for defense vehicle programs.

Perform structural and thermal analyses (classical and FEA) for EO/IR/RF and precision-pointing products. Build and post-process FEMs, run modal/vibration/shock and heat-transfer studies, and present results. Provide technical leadership, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with multi-discipline design teams to optimize system designs.

Perform CFD and 1D lumped-parameter fluid analyses for rocket engines, predict component and system performance, build transient and steady models, support testing and anomaly investigations, recommend design improvements, and mentor peers to grow propulsion fluid-analysis capabilities.

Lead thermal system integration for defense vehicle programs: define vehicle-level requirements, manage validation plans, coordinate analysis and testing, run peer reviews, resolve thermal comfort/quality issues, and mentor team members to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

Lead design, analysis, and integration of avionics thermal management for unmanned aircraft. Develop and validate analytical, numerical, and CFD models, run trade studies, plan and execute thermal tests, guide cross-disciplinary teams, and influence electrical/PCBA thermal design decisions.

Design, validate, and optimize power delivery systems and collaborate with teams to enhance hardware designs for AI data centers.

Serve as SME for industrial-scale liquid cooling: lead design-to-deployment, commissioning, optimization, and lifecycle management of direct-to-chip, cold-plate, and immersion systems. Validate heat balance and fluid chemistry, manage valves/pumps/VFDs and P&ID-based hydraulics, define control logic and alarms with PLC/BMS teams, perform hydro-testing and flow balancing, lead RCA, and develop SOPs, MOPs, and training. Frequent site travel to support troubleshooting and operations.

Perform and lead structural and thermal analyses (classical and FEA) for EO/IR/RF and precision-pointing products; build/post-process FEMs, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, document and present results, and mentor junior analysts.

Lead thermal design and analysis for spacecraft and precision aerospace hardware from concept through testing. Compute heat transfer, steady-state and transient thermal responses, develop thermal loads/environments, support thermal environmental testing, write reports, review drawings and procedures, and communicate technical/programmatic status. Mentor team members, maintain records, and collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams.

Lead thermal system design release for vehicle programs, manage component/subsystem integration, mentor DREs, drive cross-functional problem-solving, ensure compliance to GM design standards, oversee validation and production releases, and support supplier coordination and issue resolution.

Seek a creative Thermal Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary team to develop thermal systems for spacecraft, performing analyses, designs, and testing.

Lead design, development, validation, and release of vehicle thermal management components and subsystems. Manage supplier relationships, define interface requirements, perform analytical validation (FEA/CFD/modal), coordinate cross-functional activities, resolve production issues, and drive continuous improvement to meet performance, cost, manufacturability, and quality targets.

Design, analyze, and integrate thermal management systems for launch and recovery systems and electronics. Develop analytical and CFD models, prototype and test mechanisms, lead trade studies and risk assessments, drive test planning and data correlation, and collaborate across mechanical, electrical, avionics, manufacturing, and test teams toward production and field deployment.

Design, analyze, and integrate avionics thermal management for unmanned aircraft. Perform heat transfer and CFD modeling, support trade studies and hardware design, plan and execute thermal tests, correlate models with data, and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Lead design, development, simulation, testing, and integration of fluid and thermal systems for autonomous aircraft and ground platforms. Drive first-principles modeling, prototype validation, supplier selection, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring system-level thermal performance from concept through production.

Lead design, analysis, and integration of avionics thermal management for unmanned aircraft. Develop and validate analytical, numerical, and CFD models, plan and run thermal tests, correlate data, advise PCBA and electrical design, and present technical findings while mentoring peers and driving robust thermal solutions.

Lead thermal design, analysis, and integration for UAV avionics and custom power electronics. Develop and validate hand-calculation, CFD, and numerical models. Drive trade studies, test planning, instrumentation, and model correlation. Provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and influence PCB/part selection and enclosure thermal designs to meet aerospace requirements.

Lead aircraft-level thermal analysis and characterization for VTOL unmanned aircraft. Develop and validate analytical and CFD models, run trade studies, define requirements, plan and analyze thermal tests, mentor teams, and mitigate aircraft thermal risks to meet mission-critical aerospace requirements.

The Senior Thermal Engineer will design thermal systems, conduct analyses, and support vehicle testing, ensuring performance and integration across teams.

Develop and support methodologies for 3DIC and 2.5D physical design, focusing on timing, power, thermal, and multiphysics analysis with cross-team collaboration.

The Principal Mechanical Engineer leads design and analysis projects, manages system and component integration, mentors engineers, and drives innovation within cross-functional teams, ensuring successful project execution.

Lead the design and implementation of thermal protection systems for reentry vehicles, ensuring robust performance and managing testing and materials qualification.

Independently develop and deliver mechanical design solutions for thermal/mechanical systems, acting as Responsible Engineer on discrete packages. Collect/analyze data, produce technical documentation, mentor junior engineers, coordinate cross-functional teams, and support testing, validation, and stakeholder communications to meet project objectives on schedule and budget.