Senior Thermal Analysis Engineer - IAMD

Boeing•Huntsville, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems (SI&WS) organization is hiring a Senior Thermal Analyst to join the Integrated Design Engineering (IDE) Team in Huntsville, AL on the Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Mechanical Engineering Capability Team. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing, developing, and validating thermal environments, heat transfer, and temperature profiles of missile systems and subsystems to ensure performance, safety, and reliability under various mission and operational conditions. The IDE team is responsible for the design, analysis, release and maintenance of the technical data package for developmental or flight hardware as well as supporting production and special test equipment design for various products within the IAMD portfolio. IDE supported programs include Intermediate Fires and Protection Controls (IFPC-2) (pending contract award), and the Boeing Patriot Advanced Capability 3 (PAC-3) Seeker and Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (ABMD) product lines. These programs encompass new designs as well test, manufacturing and production support for complex electro-mechanical assemblies.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
9+ years of experience in a related role
Proficiency with thermal analysis and CFD software (e.g., ANSYS Thermal, NX Simcenter, Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT, COMSOL, or equivalent)
Strong understanding of heat transfer mechanisms including conduction, convection, and radiation in aerospace applications
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment to produce high quality engineering products
Effective communication and teamwork skills
Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience specifically with missile systems or defense aerospace projects
Familiarity with thermal management of propulsion systems and avionics
Experience with scripting and automation for thermal analysis processes (e.g., Python, MATLAB)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Understanding of Boeing Engineering Standards and Design Practices
Experience with thermal and combined environment testing (thermal/vibration/shock)
Experience with integrated thermal-structural analyses
Strong ability to build trust and connection with the team and stakeholders
Strong ability to model and inspire servant leadership style, and model seek, speak, and listen behaviors
Flexibility, adaptability, and comfort with a highly dynamic and exciting work environment
Experience using Boeing Common Non-Recurring Product Development (C-NRPD) or equivalent Boeing Development Processes
Strong understanding of Finite Element Modeling techniques related to thermal analysis
Active U.S. Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

Develop and validate detailed thermal load cases and steady-state/transient thermal response analyses for missile airframes, propulsion systems, electronics, and subsystems using advanced thermal modeling and simulation tools
Perform finite element thermal modeling (FEM), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), finite difference Method (FDM) heat transfer, radiation, conduction, and convection analyses to characterize missile system thermal behavior during various operational scenarios
Collaborate closely with design, test, and manufacturing teams to integrate thermal requirements into the overall design lifecycle
Interpret and apply relevant military, industry and program standards/specifications pertaining to thermal management, temperature limits, and environmental conditions
Lead root cause analyses and provide technical direction to resolve thermal issues discovered during analysis, testing, and operation
Support system-level trade studies and design optimizations to improve thermal performance while ensuring structural integrity and reliability
Prepare, review, and approve engineering documentation including thermal test plans, reports, specifications, and design reviews
Mentor junior engineers and provide subject matter expertise in thermal analysis and thermal management disciplines
Communicate technical information effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and external agencies