Thermal Engineer – Junior to Mid-Level

Thermal Engineer Junior to Mid-Level

Location : Preferred On-Site in Los Angeles (Northridge Area) Remote Considered

Duration : 6 months 1 year (with potential extension)

Engagement : Contract

Travel : Not expected

Rate : TBD (based on experience)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated execution-focused Thermal Engineer to support advanced aerospace hardware development programs. This role is ideal for a junior to mid-level engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments works independently and consistently delivers high-quality analysis documentation and testing support.

You will contribute directly to thermal modeling system-level testing and qualification activities spanning two key programs : Kuiper Modem Module and Optical Communications Terminal v2 (OCT v2). Candidates with strong hands-on testing experience coupled with analytical proficiency are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Kuiper Modem Module (50% allocation / 12 months)

• Provide thermal design inputs to mechanical electrical and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Develop and execute thermal modeling using Thermal Desktop (SINDA) and / or ANSYS thermal tools (Icepak Fluent Mechanical).
• Prepare comprehensive documentation including analysis reports and test plans.
• Build thermal testing and qualification plans.
• Conduct thermal testing data collection and correlation of test results to thermal models.

Optical Communications Terminal v2 OCT v2 (50% allocation / 12 months)

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Splunk,System Design,C / C++,FIPS,Go,LabView,PKI,AWS,SolidWorks,Linux,Natural Language Processing,Siem

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1