ExoTerra is a world leader in solar electric propulsion systems and space exploration satellites. The company develops Hall Thrusters, propulsion modules, microsatellites, and launch vehicle upper stages. The company is growing rapidly and has been awarded a number of propulsion module and satellite contracts.
Responsibilities
ExoTerra is seeking a full-time Thermal Engineer who will be responsible for completing design, analysis, and test tasks as they relate to Hall-Effect Thrusters, propellant flow control systems, electronic power systems and micro-satellites.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Perform thermal analyses, in accordance with industry standards, of systems ranging from components to entire spacecraft, in order to support design development, verify customer requirements, and ensure functionality in thermally stressing space environments
Provide thermal support for multiple programs simultaneously
Understand customer-specified requirements, interface with customers, present analysis results to customers in design reviews, and prepare reports of analysis results for delivery to customers
Support thermal testing of components and propulsion systems
Correlate thermal models to test data
Support signoff of flight hardware for delivery to customers
Contribute to process and efficiency improvements
Communicate and collaborate effectively with various teams, including program management, design, manufacturing, analysis, etc.
Qualifications
Experience with spacecraft thermal analysis
Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
10-25 years of industry experience (pay commensurate with experience)
Extensive experience with Thermal Desktop analysis software
Strong knowledge of principles of heat transfer and thermodynamics
Strong mathematical foundation (calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, etc.)