Senior Thermal Engineer

Location: Pittsburgh, PA; hybrid with regular on-site presence expected

Company

hirify.global develops mission-critical technologies for space, defense, and national security applications, including lunar systems.

What you will do

• Lead the design, integration, testing, and operation of thermal control systems for spacecraft, lunar landers, lunar surface power systems, and rovers.
• Create conceptual and detailed thermal designs based on orbital trajectories, mission operations, lander architecture, and system functions.
• Build and run thermal models to support mission operations and guide thermal control system and component design.
• Support supplier management by developing specifications, reviewing manufacturing processes, and verifying requirements through testing and analysis.
• Coordinate with program management, systems engineering, and spacecraft subsystem teams on requirements, progress, schedules, and risks.
• Prepare integration instructions, support cleanroom assembly, write test plans, participate in TVAC testing, and provide mission operations support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or similar Engineering with 8 years of spacecraft thermal systems experience, or a Master’s degree with 6 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of spacecraft thermal system architecture, standards, best practices, components, and suppliers.
• Experience designing or analyzing heaters, sensors, radiators, multi-layer insulation, coatings, heat pipes, and related thermal hardware.
• Experience with thermal component specifications, vendor management, and requirements verification.
• Experience with fluid-thermal design and analysis software such as Thermal Desktop, Ansys Thermal, or Amesim.
• Experience with TVAC testing of space hardware, including test plans, operations, data processing, or test reports; ITAR access is required, and applicants must be U.S. Persons eligible for required export authorizations.

Nice to have

• Experience designing, building, and testing pumped-fluid-loop active thermal control systems.
• Ability to take a concept from initial idea through final product.
• Proficiency in CAD, preferably SolidWorks, and lifecycle management tools.
• Systems engineering experience coordinating complex interactions among spacecraft subsystems.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible Time Off and programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families, with significant company contribution.
• 401(k) plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
• Flexible gym memberships and additional voluntary benefits.
• Occasional project-related travel, with on-site stays of up to one week; ability to lift, move, or carry up to 25 pounds.