Senior Thermal Protection System Engineer

SPACE Until 9/26/2026 First posted July 17, 2026 Last posted July 28, 2026
Job description
•Professional work experience in some/all of the following: Thermophysics & Heat transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Aerodynamics, Thermal Protection Systems (TPS)
•Experience with thermal analysis and software tools such as NX Thermal, FIAT, ACE, AHEAT, ATAC, and/or CMA
•Experience in TPS sizing, testing, test planning, and reporting
•Active or Current Top Secret Clearance needed to start, preferably with previous Special Access Program experience; US Citizenship Required
About this role

Summary

Conduct thermal analysis, TPS sizing, testing, and reporting for aerospace projects.

Job title

Senior Thermal Protection System Engineer

Experience level

professional

Industry

aerospace

Location requirements

On-site in space sector, US citizens with security clearance.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

thermal analysisNX ThermalFIATACEAHEATATACCMA

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

thermophysicsheat transferfluid mechanicsaerodynamicsthermal protection systems
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site