Thermal Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a thermal engineer to help us evaluate, develop, and test advanced target and interceptor flight systems. You will be joining a hardworking team of engineers and scientists who enjoy solving complicated problems in a supportive, mission-oriented environment where you'll contribute to a wide variety of aerospace programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate thermal, aerothermal and material response models for high-temperature systems and thermal protection materials.
• Perform analysis at varying levels of fidelity, using a range of tools, to evaluate and guide decisions during all phases of the design cycle for missile and related systems.
• Plan and execute ground test activities to validate thermal and aerothermal models, characterize material/system performance, and support design verification and qualification.
• Collaborate with cross-discipline teams to solve engineering problems critical to the nation’s defense.
• Help guide programs to successful outcomes with clear communication to APL partners and sponsors.

Requirements

• Possess a BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related technical area.
• Have at least seven years of progressive, hands-on experience in thermal/aerothermal analyses supporting vehicle design and development.
• Demonstrate understanding of vehicle-level thermal integration, including interface definition, requirements development, and design trade-offs.
• Demonstrate ability to translate complex engineering concepts and results into clear, actionable recommendations and risk assessments.
• Have strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Possess understanding of one or more related fields. These include but are not limited to computational fluid dynamics (CFD), aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, materials science, etc.
• Able to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Secret level clearance.

Qualifications

• Possess a BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related technical area.
• Have at least seven years of progressive, hands-on experience in thermal/aerothermal analyses supporting vehicle design and development.
• Demonstrate understanding of vehicle-level thermal integration, including interface definition, requirements development, and design trade-offs.
• Demonstrate ability to translate complex engineering concepts and results into clear, actionable recommendations and risk assessments.
• Have strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Possess understanding of one or more related fields. These include but are not limited to computational fluid dynamics (CFD), aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, materials science, etc.
• Able to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Secret level clearance.

Skills

• Thermal and aerothermal analyses.
• Vehicle-level thermal integration.
• Complex problem-solving.
• Clear communication.
• Understanding of related fields.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.

Pay

$105,000 Annually - $245,000 Annually

Schedule

Full-time