Thermal Engineer

Position Overview

World View is on the brink of writing history. We're creating unprecedented access to the near-space environment for life-changing travel experiences, scientific research, and education. As a small, agile company that thinks big and challenges mediocrity, World View is seeking a Thermal Engineer with expertise in spacecraft thermal engineering and in applying convective and conductive heat transfer principles relevant to our systems’ operating environment. In this role, you will develop system-level thermal models, define thermal management solutions, and support subsystem leads in thermal analysis to help turn dreams into reality.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system-level thermal models of World View’s products in their operating environment including upwelling IR, albedo, conduction, and convection.
• Develop thermal management solutions for World View’s vehicles by defining architectures, performance parameters, and major component selection.
• Maintain thermal budgets and allocations for subsystems and units.
• Assist subsystem and unit leads with thermal analysis and testing as needed.
• Develop verification plans for World View’s thermal environment requirements and review/approve verification plans at the subsystem and unit levels.

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency in Thermal Engineering fundamentals as demonstrated by relevant coursework or previous experience.
• Familiarity with thermal engineering tools such as ANSYS, SINDA, or Thermal Desktop.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively.
• Educational Requirements: Minimum of a B.S. in a related field (aerospace, mechanical, etc.) with coursework in heat transfer and thermal modeling plus 5 years of experience or an M.S. in a related field with relevant coursework plus 2 years of experience.