Thermal Analyst

About the role

This role provides technical leadership in mechanical analysis for complex electronic systems across a broad portfolio of aerospace, defense, intelligence, cyber, and space programs. You will perform high-quality structural and thermal analyses, guide design optimization, and support both local and remote programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and deliver high-quality mechanical analysis support to locally based programs as well as other programs across the broader electronic systems portfolio, including remote support as needed.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute analysis activities in collaboration with program engineers and program leadership, ensuring alignment with technical requirements, schedules, and program objectives.
• Perform structural analyses using both classical hand-calculation methods and finite element methods to evaluate modal response, random vibration, shock, and static structural performance.
• Perform thermal analyses, including steady-state and transient heat transfer evaluations, to ensure robust thermal performance and compliance with requirements.
• Create detailed finite element models (FEM) at levels ranging from sub-components to full system assemblies using Siemens Simcenter 3D/NX, NASTRAN, Ansys Mechanical, and Ansys Icepak.
• Post-process and interpret finite element analysis results to assess structural and thermal performance, identify risks, and propose design improvements.
• Document analysis methods, assumptions, models, results, and conclusions in clear, professional reports and presentations suitable for internal and external stakeholders.
• Present analysis findings, design recommendations, and risk assessments to internal teams and external customers in a clear and concise manner.
• Mentor and coach less experienced engineers and part-time analysts, providing technical guidance, feedback, and support to help develop their skills.
• Review analysis work products from other team members to ensure technical accuracy, completeness, and adherence to standards and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in mechanical analysis or a closely related field.
• Proven experience performing modal analyses of structures to evaluate natural frequencies and mode shapes.
• Proven experience performing random vibration analyses to assess structural response under vibratory environments.
• Proven experience performing shock analyses to ensure structural integrity under transient loads.
• Proven experience performing static structural analyses to evaluate stresses, margins of safety, and deflections.
• Experience performing steady-state heat transfer analyses to evaluate temperature distributions and thermal margins.
• Experience performing transient heat transfer analyses to assess time-varying thermal behavior.
• Hands-on experience creating and analyzing finite element models using Siemens Simcenter 3D/NX.
• Hands-on experience using NASTRAN for structural finite element analysis.
• Hands-on experience using Ansys Mechanical for structural analysis.
• Hands-on experience using Ansys Icepak for electronics cooling and thermal analysis.
• Strong understanding of structural analysis principles, including classical methods and finite element methods.
• Strong understanding of thermal analysis principles, including conduction, convection, and radiation heat transfer.
• Clear and effective oral communication skills for technical discussions and presentations.
• Clear and effective written communication skills for documenting methods, results, and conclusions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team in both on-site and remote collaboration environments.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of structural and thermal analysis software (Siemens Simcenter 3D/NX, NASTRAN, Ansys Mechanical, Ansys Icepak).
• Proficiency in mechanical analysis techniques, including modal, random vibration, shock, static, and transient thermal analyses.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $110.00/hr.