BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Thermal Sciences, or a closely related field with 5 years of thermal engineering experience on aerospace or defense missile programs (design, analysis, or testing) or MS degree with 3 years of experience in the same.
Proficiency with thermal‑analysis software such as FLUENT, FEMAP or SINDA, or equivalent tools.
Hands‑on experience with thermal‑vacuum chambers, hot‑fire rigs, high‑temperature ovens, and temperature‑measurement instrumentation (thermocouples, RTDs, IR cameras).
Familiarity with MIL‑STD‑810, MIL‑STD‑461, and other defense‑related thermal‑safety standards; ability to prepare compliance documentation.
Strong grasp of heat‑transfer fundamentals: conduction, convection, radiation, and phase‑change processes.
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government DoD Secret security clearance
BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Thermal Sciences, or a closely related field with 8 years of thermal engineering experience on aerospace or defense missile programs (design, analysis, or testing) or MS degree with 6 years of experience in the same.