Millennium Space Systems

Spacecraft

SpacecraftThermalEngineer(Mid-Career)

$102–150k El Segundo, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Spacecraft Thermal Engineer (Mid-Career) at Millennium Space Systems. Skills: Spacecraft thermal design, Thermal analysis tools, Thermal system configurations. Perform spacecraft thermal design. Perform spacecraft thermal analyses”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieve a qualified spacecraft thermal design and operation

Industry & Context.

Spacecraft
Problems you'll solve

Respond to anomalous scenarios in real-time

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance, US Person status required for Export Control compliance, Must be a U. S. citizen and eligible for a security clearance, Willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance, 100% onsite, Work onsite at one of the listed location options, TS/SCI Security Clearance required, Must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process, Subject to drug and alcohol testing, Requires special access, Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or other relevant fields, 2 or more years of experience in the design, development, analysis, implementation, testing, and/or operation of spacecraft thermal systems or other related complex thermal systems, Proficiency with thermal analysis tools (e. g. Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT, ANSYS, Thermica), Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance, US Person status required for Export Control compliance, Must be a U. S. citizen and eligible for a security clearance, Willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance

Nice to Have

Active TS/SCI Clearance

What You'll Do.

Perform spacecraft thermal design

Perform spacecraft thermal analyses

Develop spacecraft thermal models

Predict thermal loads

Predict temperature margins

Support thermal verification testing

Support development of tools

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Brief design and analysis materials to program managers, customers, and/or sponsors; Support the development of tools to aide in conceptual designs and post-processing analysis; Cross-train with MLI team for hands-on support

Communication Scope

Brief design and analysis materials

Full Job Description

Spacecraft Thermal Engineer (Mid-Career) - Millennium Space Systems **Company:** Millennium Space Systems Job Description Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation. Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen. **Job Summary** As a Mission Operations Engineer, you will be the lead technical authority for Millennium’s on-orbit spacecraft. Your work will encompass the entire spacecraft mission life cycle, from the proposal phase to spacecraft and mission design, through space vehicle integration and test, and culminating with launch and on-orbit operations. You will be responsible for all facets of the mission design, including definition of operational concepts, development of on-orbit procedures, and innovation of advanced methods of spacecraft operation unique to each space mission. Mission Operations requires composure in high-pressure situations, in-depth knowledge of both the space vehicles and ground segment, and an ability to respond to anomalous scenarios in real-time. You will be directly responsible for Millennium’s critical on-orbit assets. This position’s internal job code is Systems Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for levels 3-4. **Job Summary** Thermal Engineers support the Spacecraft Development Program Managers and Chief Systems Engineer through the development of all spacecraft thermal system configurations, designs, analyses, testing, and flight operations. Spacecraft thermal subsystem elements includes all passive and active means of controlling the satellite’s system, subsystem, and component environments within both operating and surviva

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