Thermal Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Thermal Engineer (Aerospace): Designing and developing thermal control systems for spacecraft with an accent on thermal analysis, hardware definition, and verification. Focus on managing thermal sub-contractors and supporting system engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Location: Must be based in Bremen, Germany (Hybrid work available).

Company

hirify.global SE is a leading European high-tech space group specializing in satellite systems for Earth observation, navigation, and space exploration.

What you will do

• Design, size, and validate thermal control systems based on customer requirements.
• Create thermal models and perform detailed thermal analysis.
• Define thermal hardware and oversee implementation and verification.
• Supervise thermal hardware sub-contractors and support project management.
• Present technical results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with system engineers during design and development phases.

Requirements

• Degree in aerospace engineering or a comparable field.
• Professional experience in space thermal sub-system engineering.
• Proficiency in thermal analysis software, specifically ESATAN-TMS.
• Strong communication skills in English and German are required.
• Experience in subcontractor management.
• Ability to work effectively in an international environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours and hybrid work model.
• 30 days of vacation plus additional special leave days.
• Comprehensive benefits including 13th-month salary, accident insurance, and company pension.
• Extensive professional development, training, and German language courses.
• Family support including kindergarten subsidies and childcare.
• Active health management with sports groups and gym access.