As support to a European space company we are looking for a Thermal Engineer

Activities

You will be part of a team of experts in the competence centre of a European leading company in exciting and technologically sophisticated projects in the areas of space transportation and satellites. You will be responsible for following activities:

• Execute theoretical investigations, computations and estimations related to thermal aspects of spacecraft subsystems and components
• Establishment of dedicated geometrical models as well as thermal and fluidic mathematical models
• Performance of thermal analyses for existing subsystems and components and new developments
• Co-operation with other specialist areas, like structure mechanics and propulsion systems
• System engineering for dedicated development activities
• Development or contribution of system and sub-system specifications
• Preparation and maintenance of interface documentation or contract documents
• Contribution for the establishment of test plans and specifications; review of existing test plans
• Test preparation activities, tests supervisory and test evaluations
• Support to the establishment of technical proposals and dedicated cost estimations and planning
• Execution of work orders including written and verbal reporting, comprehensive technical reports, primarily in English language

Skills

You ideally have the following qualifications and experience:

• University degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or equivalent
• Several years of experience in thermal or fluidic analysis and system engineering
• Good knowledge of THERMICA or ESATAN
• Ability to work in teams, flexibility and ability to work autonomously
• Fluency in English is mandatory; German would be an asset

Starting date: as soon as possible

Please note: Due to work permit restrictions for this position, please apply only if you are citizen of a European Union state or if you already hold a work permit for Germany.

HE Space Operations is a growing international space company. For over 25 years we have provided our customers with consultancy services in Engineering and Business Administration. We open the door to working directly on-site with our principal customers in the space sector who rank amongst the top engineering employers in Europe: EADS and the European Space Agency.