Thermal Engineer II (Aerospace)

Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States; hybrid with regular on-site presence required

Company

hirify.global develops spacecraft and space systems, including lunar landers and surface power systems.

What you will do

• Support the design, integration, testing, and operation of thermal control systems for spacecraft, lunar landers, lunar rovers, surface power systems, and related space hardware.
• Create conceptual and detailed designs for spacecraft thermal system components and hardware.
• Build and run component and spacecraft thermal models to guide design and operational decisions.
• Help define specifications for vendor-supplied components and validate their performance.
• Support cleanroom spacecraft assembly and in-house and external thermal vacuum testing.
• Train in mission operations procedures and provide real-time mission operations support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or similar Engineering with two years of thermal technology experience, or a Master’s degree with related thermal experience.
• Proficient understanding of thermal-fluid engineering fundamentals and the ability to create or apply tools for hardware design and performance prediction.
• Experience with thermal-fluid system design and analysis software such as Thermal Desktop, Ansys Thermal, or Amesim.
• Proficiency in analytical or scientific programming languages such as Python, C/C++, Matlab, or Fortran.
• Effective verbal and written communication, including technical reports and presentations.
• Must be a U.S. Person and eligible to obtain required export authorizations under ITAR and EAR.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in CAD, preferably SolidWorks, and lifecycle management tools.
• Experience with TVAC testing, computational fluid dynamics using Ansys FLUENT or CFX, and space or lunar systems.
• Experience taking a concept from initial design through final product.
• Experience designing or analyzing heaters, sensors, radiators, multi-layer insulation, coatings, heat pipes, and related thermal hardware.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with occasional project-related travel, including stays of up to one week for on-site support.
• Flexible Time Off and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
• Wellness programs, gym membership options, and additional voluntary benefits.
• Flexible rewards and employee support programs focused on professional and personal well-being.
• Ability to lift, move, or carry equipment weighing up to 25/50 pounds.