Thermal Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Thermal Engineer (Aerospace): Developing and analyzing thermal subsystems for space missions, including planetary defense and science exploration, with an accent on thermal control systems and modeling. Focus on conceptual design of TCS, performing thermal analysis, and coordinating hardware suppliers for ESA-partnered projects.

Location: Onsite in Brno, Czech Republic. Candidates must be based in the EU or have existing eligibility to work in the EU.

Company

A member of the OHB SE technology group specializing in structural, thermal, and optical subsystems for European space industry projects.

What you will do

• Support space projects across the full lifecycle, from proposal preparation to the launch campaign.
• Analyze thermal subsystem requirements and maintain technical specifications.
• Generate and maintain thermal models (GMM and TMM).
• Design conceptual thermal control systems for various space missions.
• Define thermal hardware components and coordinate with external suppliers.
• Establish input data for test campaigns, including predictions and model correlations.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, or thermal engineering.
• Initial to mid-level experience in thermal engineering within the aerospace or a similar industry.
• Knowledge of thermal control systems and spacecraft thermal design.
• Familiarity with thermal modelling and simulation tools such as ESATAN.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is a must.
• Must be based in the EU or possess existing eligibility to work in the EU.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours, 25 days of vacation, and 2 personal days.
• Possibility for home-office work.
• Extensive range of online training, language courses, and individual professional development.
• Meal and Multisport card contributions.
• Opportunity to work on prestigious European Space Agency (ESA) missions.