Thermal Engineer
About The Position
I2X Technologies is a reputable technology services company to the Federal Government. Whether the focus is on space exploration, national security, cyber security, or cutting-edge engineering applications, I2X is ready to offer you the chance to make a real-world impact in your field and for your country. We provide long-term growth and development. Headquartered in Colorado, I2X is engaged in programs across the country and in more than 20 states. Our programs support multiple Federal agencies, the Department of Defense and often focused on the space initiatives of our government customers. I2X Technologies is seeking a Thermal Engineer to support ongoing activities for a customer in Boulder, Colorado. This position will be fully on-site and will require an active Top Secret clearance.
Requirements
- US Citizenship is required.
- Active Top Secret clearance is required.
- Thermal Desktop 26R2 including .dwg, .rco and .tdp
- PowerPoint results summary and comparison with supporting Excel spreadsheet file
- PowerPoint document of modeling approach, assumptions and model physical attributes (optical properties, capacitance, conductivities, MLI effective emittance)
- For each assigned task, provide an engineering report defining effort and results
Nice To Haves
- Thermal Desktop preferred version 26R2
Responsibilities
- Thermal design and analysis of spacecraft and/or precision aerospace electro-mechanical, and/or opto-mechanical flight hardware systems, cryo systems, antenna communication systems, tactical systems, components and/or ground support equipment from concept through detail design and testing
- Develop thermal loads and environments for hardware (spacecraft, instruments, etc.)
- Model extensively in Thermal Desktop (preferred version 26R2)
- Modeling tasks may include steady state and transient thermal math modeling, computation of heat transfer coefficients, and heat flow calculations. Potential analyses include: Space Vehicle (SV) level thermal distortion analysis, Thermal radiator and heat pipe sizing/design trade studies, High thermal conductivity plate modeling/design, Solar array model development and analysis, SV Heater sizing, design and placement including control sensor locations, Ambient testing analysis, General SV level modeling and analysis, Propulsion level design/analysis, Propulsion system heater sizing, design and placement including control sensor locations, Battery level thermal analysis, Battery heater sizing, design and placement including control sensor locations
- Requirements verification
- Design/develop thermal environmental tests required to satisfy requirements (in air and/or vacuum)
- Support thermal environmental testing
- Write detailed reports for test and analysis activities, presentations to customers and/or program team and development of engineering reports and/or test procedures
- Review drawings, procedures and engineering orders for completeness, compatibility, producibility, and correctness
- Communicate the technical and programmatic aspects of a project to the team and customer
- Promote development of a strong team by participating in key aspects of a project
- Lead small teams (up to five engineers) to design, develop and deliver a thermal control system
- Work in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) design environment with other engineering disciplines such as Systems, Electrical, Project, Production, M&P, Quality and Cryogenic Engineering
- Responsible for meeting program cost, schedule, and technical requirements
- Maintain and update required records and reports
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Support Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment
- Provide the following Deliverables: Thermal Desktop 26R2 including .dwg, .rco and .tdp, PowerPoint results summary and comparison with supporting Excel spreadsheet file, PowerPoint document of modeling approach, assumptions and model physical attributes (optical properties, capacitance, conductivities, MLI effective emittance), For each assigned task, provide an engineering report defining effort and results
Benefits
- competitive compensation program
- comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
