Space Systems Engineer (Product Development)

Advanced Cooling Technologies Inc•Lancaster, PA

15h

About The Position

Engineer Hardware for the Next Generation of Space Missions What if your next engineering challenge was something that had never been built before? At Advanced Cooling Technologies (ACT), our Space Systems engineers work on real spacecraft programs—from early-stage concepts and new commercial platforms to scientific missions and some of the most ambitious programs in the space industry. We work with NASA, established aerospace organizations, and innovative commercial space companies developing the next generation of satellites, spacecraft, instruments, and space infrastructure. We're looking for a Space Systems Engineer who wants more than a narrowly defined engineering role. Whether you're beginning your engineering career or bringing prior experience, you'll have the opportunity to solve multidisciplinary problems, work alongside experienced engineers and technicians, and help turn early concepts into tested, manufacturable hardware. About ACT Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) is a leading provider of thermal management solutions for aerospace, defense, data centers, energy, and industrial applications. For more than 20 years, ACT has engineered and manufactured innovative technologies that solve complex thermal challenges in demanding environments. Our team is driven by continuous innovation, teamwork, and collaboration, delivering reliable solutions that support critical missions and next-generation technologies worldwide. ACT's capabilities extend from advanced engineering and analysis through prototyping, testing, qualification, and manufacturing. For our Space Systems engineers, that creates an opportunity to stay connected to a program throughout its development rather than working on one isolated piece of a much larger project. As the commercial space industry continues to grow and new missions become increasingly ambitious, ACT is growing with it. Position Summary The Space Systems Engineer supports the development of spacecraft hardware and systems across multiple phases of the engineering lifecycle, ranging from concept generation and initial design through detailed analysis, prototype hardware fabrication, testing, and volume production. Projects can range from modifications of proven designs to true "blank sheet of paper" development programs requiring new ideas, new approaches, and advanced performance testing. You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians to develop structures, thermal control components, and systems designed to operate outside Earth's atmosphere. What You'll Work On This is not an engineering role where you'll spend years focused on one small piece of a larger system. Depending on the project, you may be developing a new spacecraft thermal or mechanical concept, performing engineering calculations, creating CAD models, conducting CFD or FEA analysis, developing drawings, working alongside technicians building prototype hardware, evaluating test results, or supporting customer discussions. Your work may support: Satellites and spacecraft Scientific instruments and payloads Commercial space platforms Spacecraft thermal control systems Structural and mechanical systems Prototype and flight hardware Emerging spacecraft architectures and technologies Programs ranging from one-of-a-kind missions to higher-volume spacecraft production Some projects build on proven engineering. Others start with a set of requirements, an empty whiteboard, and a problem that still needs a solution. Work Across the Full Engineering Lifecycle Concept ? Analysis ? Design ? Build ? Test ? Qualify ? Production ? Flight At ACT, engineering doesn't stop when the model is complete. Our engineers work closely with manufacturing and technicians throughout development, giving you the opportunity to see your ideas become hardware, learn from testing, refine designs, and understand how products successfully transition into production. Make Your Next Engineering Challenge One That Flies. Whether you're graduating and looking for your first engineering opportunity or ready for the next step in your career, ACT offers the chance to work on challenging technical problems, learn from a multidisciplinary team, and see your work progress from an initial concept to real spacecraft hardware.

Requirements

B.S. or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
Proficiency or academic experience with CAD, FEA, and/or CFD tools
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Interest in hands-on engineering, product development, testing, and manufacturing
U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) due to ITAR restrictions preferred

Nice To Haves

SolidWorks
Autodesk Simulation, Fluent, or COMSOL
Thermal Desktop or NASTRAN
Design for manufacturability
Prototype hardware fabrication or testing
Engineering internships, co-ops, research, or hands-on project experience

Responsibilities

Supporting all aspects of initial product design, including: Innovative concept generation, Excel or hand-calculation analysis, 3-D CAD modeling using SolidWorks, CFD and FEA analysis, 2-D drawing creation, Design review documentation, Compliance Matrix and FMEA development and review
Developing fabrication procedures and work instructions
Working collaboratively with engineers and technicians across disciplines
Supporting program schedules and budgets
Communicating professionally with customers
Supporting business development and marketing activities as needed