Thermal Engineer

Overview

The Thermal Subsystem ensures that all satellite components remain within their designated operating and non-operating temperature limits. To determine these temperature ranges and verify material tolerances, we perform detailed thermal analyses using specialized software. Additionally, we conduct physical tests by subjecting the satellite to a range of controlled thermal stresses to simulate on-orbit conditions.

Position Description

• Research on the appropriate active and passive thermal control methods for various crucial components
• Construct a mathematical model of the satellite for thermal analyses
• Conduct and evaluate a range of essential thermal tests to optimize the current design
• Utilize thermal analysis software such as ESATAN-TMS and Simcenter to evaluate the satellite’s thermal performance in orbit

Preferred Skills

• Heat Transfer Theory and Materials Science
• Control Theory
• Finite Elements Method (or any other Discretization method for numerically solving differential equations)
• Experience in systems’ simulation and modeling
• Experience with laboratory equipment (e.g. PSU, multimeter)
• A strong sense of commitment and responsibility