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Galaxy Technology Hires LLC lists this Senior Thermal Control Systems Engineer opportunity in torrance, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Thermal Control Systems EngineerOur client's mission is to expand humanity's frontier into the solar system and beyond. The next step on this journey is to enable manufacturing and habitation in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Our client's plan to make this a reality is to build artificial gravity space stations.The JobOur client is looking for a Senior Thermal Control Systems Engineer, reporting to the Manager, Thermal Control Systems to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.FunctionsOwn the design and development of thermal control system and components for our client's artificial-gravity space station, from initial design trades to fully functional and validated systemPossible thermal components include heat exchangers, cold plates, heaters, heat pipes, etc…Iterate on manufacturing processes and development testing in a fast-paced environmentOwn the project delivery timeline from early design through production, launch, and orbit insertionPerform systems engineering tasks and fluid analysesLead design reviews internally and externally with suppliers and customersWork with interdisciplinary stakeholders to ensure the component will integrate with the necessary avionics, software, and mission operations systemsMake sure that all designs are manufacturable and reliableBring technical excellence to everything you doQualificationsBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or other engineering disciplineExperience working with fluid systems or components5+ years of hands-on hardware experience performing fabrication, assembly and/or testingPreferred Skills4+ years of experience working with fluid systems or componentsDemonstrated ability to own hardware or systems within an integrated engineering team outside a classroom setting4+ years of hands-on hardware experience performing fabrication, assembly and/or testingProactive problem-solving skills such as failure analysis, root cause investigation, and design of experiment creationAbility to perform trade studies using first principles and engineering fundamentals to make clear recommendations even with partial informationExperience with rotating machineryExperienced in NXSolid understanding and application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack-up analysisExperience with structural analysis methods (hand calcs, FEMAP, ANSYS) in order to optimize hardware to strength requirements as well as to evaluate for life and fractureKnowledge of metallic and fluid system manufacturing techniques, processes, equipment, and other processes such as machining, welding, brazing, tube bending, etc.Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with technicians, other engineers, and managersHighly self-motivated with strong organizational and written/oral communication skills – able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with the ongoing drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of work
Worksite address
torrance, CA, 90501, US
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