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Senior Spacecraft Thermal Engineer
Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Lead / principal · 10+ years
Job description
Senior Spacecraft Thermal Verification Engineer responsible for leading thermal verification activities by test across the Nyx program, including Thermal Vacuum and Thermal Balance campaigns, and supporting AIT with Thermal Control System Flight Model integration and verification.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote
- Languages
- English – fluent
What you'll do
- Define test objectives, verification logic and success criteria of the Nyx system TVAC campaign
- Develop test plans, test procedures and operational concepts with other functional chains and AIT
- Prepare and lead Test Readiness Reviews, Test Review Board and NCR Board
- Lead test logic and execution of spacecraft, subsystem and components thermal test campaigns
- Drive anomaly and NCR investigations and technical decision-making during testing
- Present campaign status and recommendations to project leadership
- Deliver test reports and verification evidence packages
- Ensure thermal requirements are properly verified through test, inspection or demonstration
- Build and maintain verification events
- Drive verification closure toward Qualification Review and Flight Readiness Review
- Support Technical Reviews, Design Reviews and Qualification Reviews
- Ensure TCS verification activities by tests remain aligned with program priorities, schedules and risks
- Work alongside AIT teams during spacecraft assembly and integration
- Define thermal instrumentation strategies and test configurations
- Support installation, verification and troubleshooting of thermal hardware
- Participate in integrated spacecraft functional testing
- Support leak testing, functional testing, fluid loop commissioning and system check-outs
- Support pre-test thermal predictions
- Analyze thermal test results
- Assess subsystem and spacecraft performance
- Identify design improvements and operational recommendations
- Ensure lessons learned are captured and disseminated across the organization
What we're looking for
- MSc or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Thermodynamics or equivalent
- 10+ years' experience in spacecraft thermal engineering
- Proven experience leading Thermal Vacuum and Thermal Balance campaigns
- Experience with Spacecraft qualification and acceptance programs
- Experience supporting spacecraft assembly, integration and test activities
- Strong understanding of thermal control systems and their implementation (MLI, Temperature sensors, Heaters, Pumped Fluid Loops...)
- Experience working with suppliers and external test facilities
- Experience with thermal instrumentation, DAQ systems and test facility interfaces
- Experience with test-data processing tools, preferably Python, MATLAB or equivalent
- Fluent in English
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
- Strong organizing and prioritization of tasks
- Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done
- Demonstrates behaviors consistent with The Exploration Company's core values of Vision, Competence, Integrity and Passion
Nice to have
- German, French and Italian are an asset
Your team
Thermal Control System team
TCS & ECLSS Team; reports to the Principal Thermal Control System Engineer
Benefits
- Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable
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About The Exploration Company
Key facts
- Partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc) for background checks
- Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable
Partners & customers
Zinc Work Limited
What they value
- Vision
- Competence
- Integrity
- Passion