Dragonfly Senior Thermal Engineer

Are you an experienced spacecraft thermal engineer with prior space mission experience?

Are you searching for unique and truly meaningful work in the Space Industry?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!

We are seeking a Thermal System Engineer to help us develop a one of a kind spacecraft. You will contribute to missions such as Dragonfly, one of NASA's most exciting interplanetary missions, currently under development by APL (). You will join a hardworking team of engineers that conceive, develop, analyze, test, launch and fly spacecraft systems. To learn about other APL's mission and projects, visitcivspace.jhuapl.edu and .

As a Senior Thermal Engineer...

• You will contribute to the Dragonfly lander thermal control system design, analysis and testing.
• You will develop thermal models and conduct analysis using Thermal Desktop
• You will support thermal testing: generate test plans and specifications, test data analysis and correlation.
• You will conduct thermal design trade studies that successfully balance performance margins, resource use, risk, cost, and schedule across multiple spacecraft elements.
• You will be the Point of Contact (POC) for subsystems to coordinate with subsystem lead engineers and engineering staff on thermal related matters.
• You will support hardware development and testing to ensure the compliance with thermal design.
• You will support major reviews including peer reviews, design reviews, etc.
• You will mentor early-career Thermal Engineers.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Have a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
• Have 7+ years of experience in providing end-to-end thermal engineering support of spacecraft and instrument thermal design, analysis and testing. Must have a solid basis and understanding of heat transfer theory and demonstrated proficiency using the Thermal Desktop software package.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

• Are able to obtain a Secret security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Have a MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
• Have experience in thermal modeling of airflow including forced/natural convection
• Have experience with Thermal Desktop features such as FloCAD and TD Direct

Be Part of Something Innovative

Over the past 25 years, the Space Exploration Sector at APL, has pushed the boundaries of what is possible; delivering game-changing impacts to sponsors like NASA and the Department of Defense. This includes historic, science space firsts like New Horizons reaching Pluto, Parker Solar Probe being the first to "touch" the sun, and the DART mission that redirected an asteroid for planetary defense. As a not-for-profit university affiliated research center, APL also delivered solutions to our nation's national security challenges, as proven with the recent Deep Space Advanced Radar Concept (DARC) Tech Demo, and acts as a trusted partner with the US Space Force in space domain awareness and space-integrated warfare.

APL teams are currently developing missions that will advance the search for life in the Solar System through programs such as Europa Clipper and Dragonfly, exploring the lunar and cislunar domains, and providing fundamental knowledge of our Sun's influence on the near-Earth environment through IMAP and other research and technology endeavors. To learn about these APL's mission and projects, and .

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

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APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone's voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.