Senior Thermal Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Perform thermal analysis of spacecraft systems and components using Thermal Desktop for missions spanning LEO, cis-lunar space, and future deep-space architectures, including multi-phase transit, orbital, and surface operations
• Develop and validate thermal models to support design, integration, and mission operations
• Define thermal control system architectures for passive and active thermal management
• Support environmental testing (e.g., thermal vacuum, thermal balance) and correlate test data with analytical models
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure compliance with customer and program thermal requirements and standards
• Model correlation and uncertainty/margin assessment
• Thermal requirements verification and closure
• Generate technical documentation including analysis reports, test plans, and design reviews
• Provide thermal support during spacecraft integration, launch, and on-orbit operations
• Conduct trade studies to optimize thermal performance and system reliability

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• 5+ years relevant Thermal Engineering/Analysis experience
• Solid understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics
• Demonstrated thermal analysis skills
• Demonstrated experience with modeling spacecraft thermal performance using Thermal Desktop/Sinda/Fluint
• Understanding of spacecraft thermal control systems, including passive and active thermal management techniques
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret technical data and perform engineering calculations
• Self-motivated, focused, and driven to meet critical deadlines
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, or qualifying degree with Thermal-Fluids focus
• 8+ years of relevant Thermal Engineering/Analysis experience
• Demonstrated experience with modeling spacecraft thermal-fluid performance using FloCAD or other Thermal-Fluid analysis software
• Demonstrated testing experience using thermal testing hardware (e.g., heaters, lamps, temperature sensors, data acquisition units, optical property measurement devices)
• Experience with thermal-fluid design and/or analysis (e.g., heat pipes, pumped fluid loop systems)
• Proficiency with Solid Works and Space Claim for geometry preparation and thermal model development

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation level and base salary are competitively structured and thoughtfully determined based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, and the scope of the role.

Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with 70% of premiums covered by the employer

Paid time off: Three (3) weeks per year of vacation

Retailment plan: Up to 4% employer match on 401(k) contributions

Paid holidays: 11 company-recognized holidays

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement opportunities to support company objectives, continued learning, and career development

Lunar Outpost Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Lunar Outpost Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employees, including executives and human resources personnel, are expected to conduct themselves with professionalism and treat others with dignity and respect in accordance with this policy.