Thermal Engineer at EVONA Thermal Engineer at EVONA in Denver, Colorado Posted in 1 day ago.

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full-time Thermal Engineer Position Summary Our client is seeking an experienced Thermal Engineer to support the design, analysis, and testing of advanced spacecraft propulsion systems, fluid management hardware, and high-power electronic systems. This role will play a key part in ensuring hardware performs reliably in the demanding thermal environment of space. Key Responsibilities Perform thermal analyses of components, subsystems, and complete spacecraft using industry-standard methodologies to support design development and verify customer requirements. Develop and maintain thermal models to evaluate hardware performance in challenging space environments. Support multiple engineering programs simultaneously, balancing priorities across concurrent projects. Interpret customer requirements and present technical findings during design reviews. Prepare technical reports and documentation for internal teams and external customers. Support thermal testing activities, including thermal vacuum campaigns and system-level verification. Correlate analytical thermal models with test data to improve model accuracy. Support the qualification and release of flight hardware. Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, workflows, and analysis efficiency. Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams including mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, systems, and program management. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline. 5+ years of professional thermal engineering experience. Strong experience with Thermal Desktop (or equivalent thermal analysis software). Excellent understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and thermal modelling principles. Strong analytical and mathematical skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams. Preferred Experience Spacecraft or satellite thermal analysis. Electric propulsion or plasma systems. High-power electronics thermal management. Thermal vacuum (TVAC) testing and model correlation. Flight hardware development for aerospace or space applications.