(Senior) Thermal Engineer - Satellite Industry

LuxSpace

Betzdorf, Luxembourg

Job Description

OHB LuxSpace is looking for motivated candidates to join our team for the exciting opportunity in the role of (Senior) Thermal Engineer (m/f/o). In the course of expanding its program and project activities, LuxSpace is recruiting an experienced thermal engineer (desirable 5 years + of thermal experience) for permanent employment.

Job Profile

An experienced Thermal Engineer is required to complement the mechanics, thermal and propulsion team at LuxSpace.

Typical Tasks to be performed

Thermal analysis and design (ESATAN) at spacecraft level;
Design analysis;
Test prediction (thermal balance, TVac);
Test correlation;
Launch prediction;
Flight prediction analysis;
Technical supplier management;
Review of interface control documents;
Review of thermal analyses and tests;
Requirements engineering;
Thermal test preparation and execution;
Test planning and preparation;
Test execution and live screening of test results;
Test report generation;
Other tasks and duties assigned by manager(s);
Temporarily or permanently performing other reasonable and equivalent duties.

Ideal Candidate Profile and Qualities

Experience to work in the aerospace/space industry, preferably having working experience with ESA;
University degree (Master/Diploma/PhD) or equivalent in a relevant field;
Experience in thermal engineering (desirable 5y+), gained in a professional position, preferably in the Space industry with focus on micro satellites;
Proficient in mastering relevant thermal software tools (e.g. ESATAN including FORTRAN);
Mechanical analysis and design is considered a strong asset;
Mastering relevant mechanical software tools (e.g. SolidWorks, Hyperworks) is considered a strong asset;
Experience in thermal test (preparation, execution and correlation), ideally at satellite level;
Hands-on experience;
Excellent sense of responsibility;
Structured hands-on work-approach;
Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously;
Excellent problem-solving skills;
Good interpersonal skills;
Customer oriented thinking-approach;
Positive spirit to work and interface with a multinational team;
Readiness to work flexible where necessary in line with project needs and schedules;
Willingness to travel for business and to be part of a collocated team for a limited time (e.g. at test facility);
Languages: Good English skills (spoken and written) is a must.