What are the responsibilities and job description for the Thermal Engineer position at Gravitics?
About Gravitics
At Gravitics, we're not just exploring space—we're building it. We're creating the infrastructure for a thriving space economy, enabling humanity to flourish beyond Earth. Our vision is bold, but we're not just dreamers; we're doers. We design and manufacture the large-scale structures and systems that will power human and robotic activity in Earth orbit and beyond. If you're ready to lay the foundations for a new era in space, embrace a culture of relentless learning and innovation, and contribute to a future where humanity's reach extends farther, Gravitics is the place for you. Let's build the future, together.
About the Role
Gravitics is looking for a Thermal Engineer/Analyst to support the development of our vehicles. You will define, model, and predict the thermal behavior of vehicle systems and work closely with product teams to support hardware. You will directly influence the design of systems, test development and execution, and contribute across Gravitics.
About You
You’re a successful candidate if you are a giver. You have an ability to make things happen. You are exceptional at several things, yet willing to take on efforts in areas of weakness.
\n- Create thermal models of hardware components, subsystems, and the vehicle, integrating them with appropriate fidelity
- Define and manage the schedule and budget for your work
- Create detailed analyses where needed, to understand behavior of components and systems throughout the mission life
- Develop and implement test plans and test facilities required to validate analysis results
- Work with suppliers and our manufacturing team to make your designs a reality
- Develop and document efficient build processes, work with technicians to improve instructions
- Responsible involvement with hardware projects including test campaigns
- Familiarity with CAD and Analysis packages (and willingness to learn NX, Simcenter, Thermal Desktop as appropriate)
- 3 years of industry experience in design, build, and/or testing of systems used for aerospace applications
- Understanding of components such as heaters, thermostats, MLI, thermal control coatings, heat pipes, fluid loops, temperature sensors
- Bachelor’s degree or above in an applicable field, such as aerospace or mechanical engineering
- Flight heritage in prior work, or at least validation of models through testing
- Background in space system design (which is different from launch vehicle design!)
- Familiarity with CRTech/ANSYS Thermal Desktop is a major plus
- Experience testing and operating with or around hazardous systems (high pressure, high energy, hazardous gases & fluids, cryogenics etc.)
- Knowledge of engineering test standards and best practices such as SMC-S-016 and similar
- Proficiency with and willingness to learn analysis tools (SiemensSimcente orAMESim, Thermal Desktop, Python, REFPROP, Excel, Matlab, or equivalent)
- Having a design portfolio.
About Compliance
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Gravitics is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Gravitics is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
Salary : $105,000 - $190,000
