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Job Requirements Boulder, CO Clearance Unspecified Polygraph not specified Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience) $150,000 - $180,000 Job Description Perform thermal system design and analysis for spacecraft and payloads across component, sub‑system, and system levels. Design thermal integration of electronic components such as processors, power supplies, cameras, and optical assemblies at the sub‑system and spacecraft level. Ensure thermal designs close properly and identify innovative technical means to meet thermal, cost, and schedule requirements. Perform FEM‑based thermal model analysis using Thermal Desktop. Develop preliminary concepts supporting early design activities through design V&V (verification and validation) and transition to rate production. Collaborate effectively with avionics, mechanical, structural, program management, and AI&T teams with strong internal customer focus. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant engineering or computation field plus 8-10 years, MS plus 6-8 years, or PhD plus 3-5 years of professional experience in thermal engineering positions. 3+ years of professional working experience in the space industry. Experience with Thermal Desktop, CAD modeling, and basic thermal principles. Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. Preferred Ability to perform mechanical engineering design tasks using SolidWorks, in addition to primary thermal engineering duties.