Thermal Engineer
This role is for individuals who can play an active part in contributing to an innovative and fast-growing organization. As a Thermal Engineer, you will be responsible for thermal engineering for RF products, payloads, and integration of those onto telecom satellites, working within the team and with external partners and suppliers.
About the Role
* Responsible for thermal design and accommodation on the HummingSat missions.
* Drive satellite and product thermal systems definition, design, analysis, test, and validation.
* Ensure the system is fit for its intended purpose and drive technical trade-offs.
This position requires expertise in thermal requirements for GEO telecom satellite missions, proficiency with CAD software and relevant system modelling and analysis tools, and knowledge of integration of spaceborne antenna systems and related payload RF equipment as well as active antennas.
Key Responsibilities
* Define and perform thermal analysis and test procedures to verify designs.
* Lead thermal aspects of development and qualification programs phase.
* Develop relationships with RF product, platform and spacecraft subsystem suppliers and partners.
* Support thermal aspects of proposals.
* Collaborate with technical staff, program managers and executive management to develop and implement current and long-term technical, schedule, quality, business and financial objectives relevant to the thermal aspects of satellite payloads or program efforts.
Requirements
* Candidate must have a university degree in Thermal Engineering or Physics or equivalent.
* At least 5 years of experience in a thermal engineering position.
* Understanding of thermal requirements for GEO telecom satellite missions.
* Proficiency with CAD software and relevant system modelling and analysis tools.
Benefits
Participating in a dynamic fast-growing organization provides opportunities for professional growth and exposure to responsibility for decisions that have an extended impact.