Thermal Engineer I/II

Salary - $95,000-105,000

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next-generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We’re looking to expand our team across the board.
York Space Systems is searching for a Level I or II Thermal Engineer experienced in thermal design and analysis. The role is responsible for ensuring all satellite components are designed to operate within temperature limits through the entire life cycle of a mission. The ideal candidate for this role enjoys using on-orbit data to improve the design and analysis of future missions and can develop empirical tools for designing similar systems.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform integrated thermal analysis to determine radiator/heater sizing and external coatings required to maintain all elements of the SV in thermal limits. 
• Support hardware developers in selection of materials, process, and tests that comply with thermal design. 
• Coordinate thermal interfaces between spacecraft subsystems.
• Flow down interfaces and environments to component suppliers. 
• Develop test and verification approaches and levels for thermal verification of components. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or a related field. Master’s degree preferred but not required. 
• 1 to 3 years of spacecraft thermal engineering or other relevant experience. 
• Solid understanding of heat transfer principles and applications for Spacecraft.
• Proficient in Thermal Desktop/AutoCad. 
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, able to work effectively within an organization and convey decisions, direction, and conclusions in a manner meaningful to multiple audiences. 
• Proficient in documenting analysis results.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies, tools, and methodologies in thermal engineering and spacecraft systems.
• Experience in all phases of the spacecraft development lifecycle preferred but not required. 
• Experience in integrated software/hardware verification and testing preferred but not required. 
• Ability to gain a security clearance. 

York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in US. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.