Thermal Analyst

About the Role

HX5 is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer/Thermal Analyst to join our team in Brook Park, Ohio in support of the GEARS contract at NASA Glenn Research Center. A Thermal Analyst is needed to support NASA's Research Technology Mission Directorate (RTMD) in the pursuit of advanced non-nuclear power and energy storage technologies to enable near term lunar surface missions to survive the lunar night.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the thermal subsystem for the regenerative fuel cell (RFC) system
• Define thermal requirements
• Design and analyze the thermal architecture
• Develop hardware and analytical approaches that support RFC operation inside a thermal vacuum (TVAC) chamber
• Collaborate closely with systems engineers, test personnel, and project leadership to ensure the subsystem performs reliably under lunar relevant thermal conditions
• Align thermal subsystem development with broader SELENE Project goals

Required Skills

• Basic understanding of systems engineering principles for the development of thermal requirements
• Knowledge of thermal control systems and devices
• Experience with thermal analytical codes, preferably Thermal Desktop
• Some knowledge of thermal vacuum and thermal cycling test principles

Qualifications

Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree from ABET accredited program with the following education and experience:

• Bachelor's degree and two (2) to five (5) years of relevant experience
• Master's degree and zero (0) to three (3) years of relevant experience

Other Requirements

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance