Passive Thermal Control System (PTCS) Thermal Analysis Engineer

Mclaurin Aerospace • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!
We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Passive Thermal Control System (PTCS) Thermal Analysis Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.
If selected you will:

Requirements

• This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area
• Experience with thermal analysis tools such as but not limited to Thermal Desktop, COMSOL, Ansys Fluent, or similar industry standard software.
• Proven experience in thermal analysis and design for aerospace systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplines.
• Strong capability to assess and validate thermal designs for technical accuracy and compliance.
• US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Nice To Haves

• BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school and a minimum of two (2) years of direct engineering experience.
• Familiar with JSC organizations, processes, and procedures.
• The ability to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplines.
• Experience in the design, analysis, testing, certification, and operation of space PTCS systems and components, which may include but are not limited to multilayer insulation (MLI), thermal blankets, surface coatings, radiators, heat pipes, and other passive thermal hardware during pre-launch, flight, and post-landing phases.
• Experience with Thermal Desktop is preferred.
• Familiarity with the Engineering Life Cycle process.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-fidelity thermal models using tools such as Thermal Desktop and SINDA/FLUINT.
• Perform steady-state and transient thermal analyses for spacecraft components and integrated systems.
• Evaluate thermal performance under various mission phases, including launch, transit, lunar orbit, and quiescent modes.
• Support thermal verification activities, including test planning, data analysis, and model correlation.
• Collaborate with design teams to optimize thermal control strategies (e.g., insulation, heaters, radiators) and provide guidance on thermal considerations.
• Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and anomaly investigations.
• Document analysis results and present findings to internal stakeholders and NASA customers.
• Reviewing and providing feedback on NASA and vendor thermal designs to ensure compliance with requirements and best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Positive work-life balance
• 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Generous PTO
• 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
• Education assistance
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level