Thermal Analysis Engineer

Bastion Technologies•Houston, TX

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Thermal Analysis Engineer will support Bastion’s space program in Houston, Texas. The role develops and maintains high-fidelity thermal models, performs thermal analyses for spacecraft components and integrated systems, and evaluates thermal performance across mission phases. It also supports thermal verification, design optimization, reviews of NASA and vendor designs, and communication of analysis results 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. Schedules may change to meet position or customer needs. Employees must be able to pass a national agency check, and some positions require clearance and extensive background verification. A pre-employment drug screen and participation in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings are required. Work is generally in an office environment but may involve inside or outside work depending on the task. The role may involve sitting or standing for extended periods and lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds. Regular attendance is critical.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status.
Experience in the space industry or Department of Defense/Department of War.
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field.
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.
Team-oriented approach, strong work ethic, and ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Good organization and time-management skills.
Ability to work outside the normal schedule when needed.
Ability to pass a national agency check and required pre-employment and periodic drug and alcohol screenings.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with JSC organizations, processes, and procedures.
Experience designing, analyzing, testing, certifying, and operating space PTCS systems and components, potentially 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.
Ability to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplines.

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 and provide feedback on NASA and vendor thermal designs to ensure compliance with requirements and best practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
Adjust schedules to meet peak periods and surge requirements when needed.