Spacecraft Thermal Analyst

Help Solve the Thermal Challenges Behind the Next Generation of Spacecraft

At Advanced Cooling Technologies (ACT) spacecraft thermal analysis isnt an isolated modeling exercise. Its part of designing hardware that will ultimately have to perform in space.

Our Space Systems teams work with NASA established aerospace organizations and some of the most innovative companies shaping the rapidly growing commercial space industry. From CubeSats and satellite constellations to scientific spacecraft and complex missions beyond Earth orbit were solving thermal challenges where reliability mass power performance and mission success are closely connected.

Were looking for an experienced Spacecraft Thermal Analyst who wants to apply deep technical expertise to real spacecraft programsand see their analysis influence designs that move from concept to prototype qualification production and ultimately flight.

About ACT

Advanced Cooling Technologies Inc. (ACT) is a leading provider of thermal management solutions for aerospace defense data centers energy and industrial applications. For more than 20 years ACT has engineered and manufactured innovative technologies that solve complex thermal challenges in demanding environments. Our team is driven by continuous innovation teamwork and collaboration delivering reliable solutions that support critical missions and next-generation technologies worldwide.

ACT is also growing rapidly creating new opportunities for engineers who want to help shape the future of spacecraft thermal management. Unlike organizations where analysis design and manufacturing are separated ACT brings engineering and hardware development together. Our teams can take an idea from an early thermal trade study through detailed design prototyping testing qualification and production.

Position Summary

Advanced Cooling Technologies Inc. (ACT) is seeking an experienced Spacecraft Thermal Analyst to support thermal and mechanical design for spacecraft applications. This role works closely with engineering and manufacturing teams on projects ranging from early trade studies through detailed system-level analysis and flight hardware.

As part of ACTs Space Systems group youll have the opportunity to tackle complex spacecraft thermal challenges and directly influence how thermal control systems and flight hardware are designed. Youll collaborate with engineers across multiple disciplines interact with customers developing next-generation spacecraft and help turn analytical models into practical solutions capable of operating in the space environment.

What Youll Work On

No two spacecraftand no two thermal problemsare exactly alike.

Depending on the program you may be evaluating spacecraft-level thermal architectures analyzing heat rejection strategies supporting radiator and thermal control system design investigating component temperatures throughout a mission profile or helping engineering teams understand how a design will respond to challenging orbital and operational environments.

Youll have opportunities to contribute to programs involving:

• CubeSats and SmallSats
• LEO and GEO spacecraft
• Satellite constellations
• Scientific spacecraft and instruments
• Commercial space platforms
• Advanced spacecraft thermal control systems
• Radiators and heat rejection systems
• Passive and active thermal management technologies
• New spacecraft concepts that push conventional thermal architectures in new directions

Most importantly your analysis wont end with a report. Youll work alongside the engineers and manufacturing teams responsible for turning those models into hardware.

Responsibilities

• Perform spacecraft thermal and mechanical design and analysis.
• Model and implement thermal control systems for a variety of spacecraft configurations.
• Support prototype and flight hardware development.
• Review technical documentation and provide technical recommendations.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate across engineering disciplines.
• Support projects involving CubeSats GEO satellites and scientific spacecraft missions.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 10 years of engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of heat transfer principles.
• Experience with thermal design and troubleshooting.
• Experience with CAD FEA and CFD tools; Thermal Desktop strongly preferred.
• Spacecraft mission and subsystem knowledge preferred.
• Strong communication teamwork critical-thinking and leadership skills.

Why Join our Space Systems Group

Work on programs that actually fly.
Your models and recommendations can directly influence the thermal design of spacecraft and flight hardware supporting real missions.

Work across the full development lifecycle.
Go beyond analysis by collaborating with the teams responsible for design prototyping testing qualification and manufacturing.

Solve problems that arent already solved.
Our customers come to ACT with difficult thermal challenges. That means our engineers have opportunities to develop new approaches rather than simply repeat the same designs.

Work with the organizations shaping the future of space.
ACT supports NASA and a growing commercial space industry that is fundamentally changing how spacecraft are designed manufactured launched and operated.

See your analysis become hardware.
Theres something different about watching hardware youve helped develop move from a thermal model to the manufacturing floorand eventually toward a launch pad.

Join a growing Space Systems organization.
As ACT continues to expand its space capabilities youll have opportunities to influence technical direction mentor developing engineers and help build the engineering capabilities needed for increasingly ambitious spacecraft programs.

Bring Your Experience to Missions That Matter

Youve spent your career developing expertise in spacecraft thermal analysis. At ACT that experience can help solve the next generation of thermal challenges.

Whether the mission is orbiting Earth supporting a scientific instrument enabling a new commercial spacecraft platform or traveling farther into space youll be part of a team working to make sure the hardware can perform.

Work Authorization

Due to ITAR requirements U.S. Citizen Permanent Resident or Protected Individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) preferred.

Join ACT and help develop advanced thermal solutions for the next generation of spacecraft.

ACT offers competitive pay excellent benefits (medical dental vision paid time off holidays company-paid life & disability insurance 401(k) match and profit-sharing) and a supportive team environment.

ACT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic.

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