Airbus Defence and Space SAU

SpaceSystemsThermalEngineer(M/F)

€32–45k ~AI est. Getafe, Madrid, Spain FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Entry Level candidates.

The Brief

“Space Systems Thermal Engineer (M/F) at Airbus Defence and Space SAU. Skills: Thermal Control Systems, Spacecraft Design. Design spacecraft thermal control systems. Analyse spacecraft thermal control systems”

What You'll Achieve.

On-time delivery; On-quality delivery; On-cost delivery; Meet customer expectations; Meet company commitments

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving approach

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

1 to 3 years of experience in spacecraft thermal control design and analysis, Experience with space thermal control modelling tools, Experience with test data analysis, Experience with thermal model correlation, Familiarity with CAD tools, Familiarity with engineering documentation, Understanding of manufacturing constraints, Understanding of assembly constraints, Understanding of integration constraints for space hardware, Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering teams, Written communication skills in English, Verbal communication skills in English

Nice to Have

Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline, Experience in cryogenics, Knowledge of additional modelling tools, Experience with Python for analysis, Experience with Python for data post-processing, Familiarity with ECSS standards, Fluency in Spanish, Fluency in French, Fluency in German

What You'll Do.

Design spacecraft thermal control systems

Analyse spacecraft thermal control systems

Define thermal requirements

Define design criteria

Define verification approaches

Develop thermal mathematical models

Perform preliminary sizing

Perform detailed sizing

Support thermal test campaigns

Coordinate with engineering teams

Support interface definition

Support trade-off studies

Support design reviews

Contribute to proposal activities

Provide technical support to subcontractors

Provide technical support to suppliers

Support manufacturing activities

Support assembly activities

Support integration activities

Support test activities

Prepare technical documentation

Review technical documentation

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Multidisciplinary engineering teams; Internal teams; Customers; Suppliers; Programmes; Product assurance; Procurement; Engineering functions; Thermal engineering groups; System teams; Mechanical teams; AIT teams

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication

Process & Methodology

Product lifecycle

Full Job Description

****Job Description:**** A vacancy for a Space Systems Thermal Engineer has arisen within Airbus DS Space Systems Spain in Getafe (Madrid). The successful candidate will join the Thermal Systems and Space Environment Engineering Team and contribute to the design, analysis and verification of spacecraft thermal control systems at system and subsystem level. The role covers the full thermal engineering lifecycle, including requirements definition, thermal design, modelling, testing, manufacturing support and technical coordination with internal teams, customers and suppliers. The team supports the development of the space systems designed and integrated within Airbus DS Space Systems Spain, including complete satellites, instruments, platforms and launcher equipment. It works closely with other thermal engineering groups across Airbus DS to harmonize practices, support product evolution roadmaps, promote R&D activities and facilitate the implementation of new technical solutions into projects in the thermal control system domain. In coordination with programmes, product assurance, procurement and other engineering functions, the team contributes to the on-time, on-quality and on-cost delivery of space systems in line with customer expectations and company commitments. ## Key Responsibilities * Design and analyse spacecraft thermal control systems. * Define thermal requirements, design criteria and verification approaches. * Develop thermal mathematical models for flight and test predictions. * Perform preliminary and detailed sizing of thermal control systems. * Support thermal test campaigns, including test preparation, prediction and model correlation. * Coordinate with system, mechanical, AIT, manufacturing and other engineering teams. * Support interface definition, trade-off studies and design reviews. * Contribute to proposal activities, including concept studies and cost estimation. * Provide technical support to subcontractors and suppliers (e.g., thermal hard

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