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Thermal Engineer III-IV
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Position Number: 5648949
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Facilities Management

Thermal Engineer III-IV

Requisition Number: 58796
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 08-Oct-2024
Date Posted:

Job Summary

LASP is searching for a Thermal Engineer to support the development of space flight instrumentation. This position will participate in the design, analysis, fabrication, integration, testing, and operations of present and upcoming space flight instrumentation projects.

This position is contingent on a successful program win.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

LASP is a world-renowned space science research institute at the University of Colorado Boulder. LASP is one of the top space science research institutes in the country employing approximately 500 scientists, engineers, support personnel, and students. The University of Colorado receives more NASA funding than any public university in the country, due in large part to LASP programs. Professional engineers work closely with scientists and assembly technicians in designing and building space flight hardware while helping mentor students as entry-level engineers working on these programs. LASP is particularly proud of a work environment that supports employee creativity and productivity and offers opportunities for diverse experiences and a broad range of responsibilities.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Responsible for full cycle thermal control system design from initial concept through mission operations.
Work closely with scientists and engineers in the design and development of spaceflight hardware.
Develop the thermal control system architecture and requirements, work with customers to establish and manage thermal interfaces.
Perform thermal analysis of spaceflight hardware, including passive and active thermal control systems, structures, mechanisms, electronics, optical systems, and cryogenic components.
Present and defend the thermal control system design to internal and external review teams.
Create technical specifications for procured or subcontracted items.
Support assembly, integration, and test activities.
Plan and direct the thermal vacuum testing of spaceflight hardware, including test plan/procedure development, GSE, staffing, and post-test thermal model correlation.
Support proposal efforts with thermal analyses, design, and budgeting.
Provide mentoring for students and Level I-III thermal engineers.

What You Should Know

Due to US Export Control restrictions, only US Citizens and Permanent Residents may apply.
Fully remote working not allowed, hybrid schedule may be possible with approval from supervisor and project manager.
This position is contingent on a successful program win.

What We Can Offer

Salary range: $104,237.12 - $164,004.58. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 200% matching for the first 5% contributed with immediate vesting.

Thermal Eng III range: $104,237.12 - $135,583.33
Thermal Eng IV range: $126,087.51 - $164,004.58

Relocation expenses up to the equivalent of one-months' salary (taxable).

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

BS or higher degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
5-8 years of directly related experience in the field of aerospace thermal engineering and design is required as well as experience with Thermal Desktop or other thermal analysis tools.

What You Will Need

Experience with thermal analysis software (preferably Thermal Desktop).
Ability to function well in a team-based environment.
Attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Be able to show initiative, resourcefulness and creativity.
Knowledgeable of spaceflight instruments and spacecraft.
Ability to take personal responsibility for projects and work independently.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Resume/CV.
Cover Letter.

If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version as an optional attachment.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until 10/8/24.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Thermal-Engineer-III-IV/58796