Thermal Engineer (Senior)

Apex(3 months ago)

Los Angeles, CAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$150,000 - $195,000Engineering

About this role

A Senior Thermal Engineer at Apex is responsible for developing and maintaining spacecraft-level thermal models using Ansys Thermal Desktop, ensuring the accuracy of thermal analysis results to meet mission requirements. This role involves overseeing thermal flight hardware integration, planning and executing thermal vacuum tests, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to address thermal requirements throughout the spacecraft lifecycle. The engineer must have extensive experience in thermal engineering, particularly in aerospace systems, and apply strong analytical skills to correlate test and flight data to enhance model performance.

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Required Skills

Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Thermal Engineering
Thermal Analysis
Ansys Thermal Desktop
Spacecraft Thermal Control
Thermal Margin Definitions
Siemens NX
Teamcenter
Thermal Vacuum Testing

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Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
U.S. Persons status

About Apex

www.apexspace.com

Apex is a cutting-edge satellite manufacturing company focused on accelerating the deployment of next-generation satellite constellations through its productized satellite platforms. Their product offerings, including Aries, Nova, and Comet, support diverse missions with payload capacities ranging from 100 to 1,000 kg, designed for operational compatibility across various orbital regimes. With a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, Factory One, located in Los Angeles, Apex is capable of producing over 200 satellite buses per year, emphasizing a commitment to high reliability and rapid delivery, ensuring that clients can configure and receive their satellites in weeks, not years.