Thermal Analysis Engineer (BT-26201)

Bastion Technologies•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Thermal Analysis Engineer will support the space program in Houston, Texas. The role develops and maintains thermal models, performs thermal analyses for spacecraft components and integrated systems, supports thermal verification, and collaborates with design teams to improve thermal control strategies. The engineer also reviews NASA and vendor thermal designs, participates in technical reviews and anomaly investigations, and documents and presents analysis findings to internal stakeholders and NASA customers. The position is onsite and offers a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. Some travel may be required, and schedules may change based on position requirements or customer needs. The work is generally in an office environment but may involve indoor or outdoor work depending on the task. Employees must be able to pass a national agency check and pre-employment drug screening, and participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status.
Experience in the space industry or Department of Defense/Department of War.
Bachelor's degree in engineering.
At least 2 years of recent, related work experience.
Experience with thermal analysis tools such as Thermal Desktop, COMSOL, Ansys Fluent, or similar industry-standard software.
Proven experience in thermal analysis and design for aerospace systems.
Ability to assess and validate thermal designs for technical accuracy and compliance.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplines.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Ability to work outside the normal schedule and adjust schedules to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
Ability to pass a national agency check and pre-employment drug screening and participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, follow company programs and procedures, and work as an organized, dependable team player.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with JSC organizations, processes, and procedures.
Experience coordinating support from a wide range of technical disciplines.
Experience in design, analysis, testing, certification, and operation of space PTCS systems and components, including 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.
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 during 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, including insulation, heaters, and 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.
Review NASA and vendor thermal designs and provide feedback to ensure compliance with requirements and best practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.