Mk1 Thermal Analysis Engineer II Verified today
About the Role
You will own thermal analysis for the MK1 Lunar Lander across component, vehicle, and mission domains. Your work spans environments from launch through cis-lunar space to the lunar surface. The MK1 is the largest and most complex vehicle ever to land on the moon, starting with NASA's Endurance lander and continuing to deliver the VIPER rover and Lunar Terrain Vehicles to the lunar south pole.
What You'll Do
- Collect analysis inputs from vehicle and hardware team stakeholders
- Develop new or modified thermal analysis models representing vehicle configuration and behavior
- Create analysis cases evaluating thermal performance in worst-case conditions
- Analyze component and assembly thermal performance using classical calculations and Thermal Desktop models
- Post-process results to draw engineering conclusions from output data
- Author and publish analysis reports supporting engineering decision-making
- Generate and present design review content to subsystem, vehicle, and business unit partners
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or equivalent
- 2+ years relevant thermal engineering or analysis experience
- Experience in thermal and fluid design fundamentals
- Demonstrated thermal analysis skills
- Familiarity with Thermal Desktop and Sinda/Fluint spacecraft modeling
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships
Preferred Qualifications
- M.S. or PhD in mechanical or aerospace engineering
- 4+ years relevant aerospace experience
- Familiarity with thermal control hardware: coldplates, radiators, heat exchangers, heaters, multi-layer insulation
- Experience in Python, C/C++, FORTRAN, or Matlab
- Breadth solving diverse thermal problems
Compensation and Benefits
Base pay range varies by location: CA $107,136-$149,990.40; CO $98,208-$137,491.20; WA $107,136-$149,990.40. Other site ranges may differ.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, disability, 401(k) with up to 5% match, education support, stock options for regular employees (20+ hours/week), and up to four weeks PTO plus 14 company-paid holidays. Bonuses and additional benefits vary by role and level.
Employment Requirements
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or asylee. Background checks required for all positions. DBIDS checks required if the role involves military installation access.