Senior Satellite Thermal Engineer
Company: General Atomics and Affiliated Companies
Location: Englewood
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and
manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power
generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized
products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet,
space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy,
and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial,
and commercial customers worldwide.
Whether a specific satellite for a specific mission or a
constellation of interconnected spacecraft, the GA-EMS Space
Systems team is re-defining how customers can access the
possibilities of space. GA-EMS offers modular and scalable
satellite platforms backed with a history of operational flight
experience to support defense, civil, commercial, and academic
mission requirements.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Satellite
Thermal Engineer to join our team located in Englewood, CO. With
limited direction, this position exercises considerable latitude in
determining technical objectives for the review, research, design,
development, and/or solution to advanced technical engineering
problems).
Evaluates the integration of the engineering solutions within the
overall engineering environment; and ensures that appropriate
documentation, testing and engineering updates completed.
Communicates with engineering professionals, solution users, and
management throughout the development cycle, represents the company
as a prime technical contact on contracts and/or projects,
interacts with senior external personnel on technical matters
requiring coordination between the organizations, and participates
in the development of new or expansion of existing business.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
System engineering, technical design and analysis for studies and
missions from bid generation, through to launch and operations,
with a thermal system focus.
Perform thermal subsystem level design, including requirement
analysis, mission analysis, and design trade-offs.
Design, specification for heat pipes, phase-change material
systems, conduction bars, radiators, heaters, and cryogenic systems
as well as test and ground support equipment.Provide thermal test
support including planning, writing test plans, predictions,
testing, evaluation and correlation.
Responsible for authoring, review and release of various thermal
CDRLs, reports and trade study documents.
Support the wider team in mission and operational concept
development for satellite missions.Liaise with all levels of
program and engineering staff on thermal design and test matters
and support other teams / disciplines as necessary.
Represents the organization as a prime technical contact within the
engineering team for assigned project(s)/program(s) and with
supplier or customer meetings and presentations.May function in an
advisory or leadership role for a project/program and provide
direction and guidance to less experienced professional staff or
team of professional staff.
Formulates plans and guides the development and implementation of
engineering solution(s) including deployment, resource
requirements, testing, documentation, integration and compliance
and safety.
Performs other duties assigned.
We offer a 9x80 work schedule where you will have every other
Friday off.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of
individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome
all qualified individuals to apply.
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Job Qualifications:
Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in
engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited
institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; nine
or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more
years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years
with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in
lieu of education.
Familiarity with all aspects of the satellite system life cycle,
including environmental test, launch, commissioning and
operations.
Experience with TVAC and thermal balance testing, instrumentation,
model tuning, test plans and procedures.
Experience with thermal analysis of satellites and related
materials including interface resistances, coatings, radiators and
solar panels.
Understanding of orbit mechanics and the impact of different orbits
on satellite thermal design.
Experience with thermal analysis and software tools such as Thermal
Desktop, SINDA and FLUENT
Familiarity with passive and active thermal management
techniques.
Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and
apply them accurately and organize work assignments to meet
established timetables.
Strong communication (written and verbal), computer, documentation,
presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the
ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Previous experience and exposure to opto-mechanics, imaging and
directed energy systems is beneficial.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is
required, active security clearance desired.
Salary: $105,890 - $189,545 Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25
Relocation Assistance Provided Provided US Citizenship Required?
Yes Clearance Required? Desired Clearance Level Secret Workstyle
Onsite
General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse
workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender,
pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender
identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic
information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical
condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other
basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We
also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable
laws. To learn more visit
https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/499/v2_0/EEO Notices.pdf. U.S.
Citizenship is required for certain positions.
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