Thermal Engineer

Tendeg LLC is a premier spacecraft deployables company. Our novel designs are enabling exciting missions providing high gain antennas for sensor applications and communications. We have multiple antennas on-orbit and numerous flight deliverables occurring in 2022. Our missions include Earth Science (weather, surface deformation and change); LEO, GEO and lunar communications; synthetic aperture radar; and unique radio frequency sensors for commercial and government applications. We have apertures from 50cm to 20m, L-band to Q/V-band, and precise 2-axis gimbals. Please join our innovative and rapidly growing team.

Tendeg’s Philosophy

We encourage innovation and entrepreneurial energy. We are successful because we take a unique approach to solving problems. We look for creative thinkers and self-motivated people that can collaborate within our open team environment. TENDEG is an acronym for TENacious Design and Engineering Group. Obviously, tenacity is another trait we embrace.

Title: Thermal Engineer

Position Type: Full-Time

Pay Range: $110,000 – $160,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

Location: Louisville, CO

About the Role:

We are looking for multiple Thermal Engineers that will support one of the following programs:

• INCUS: NASA has selected Tendeg to deliver four Ka-band deployable antennas for a new Earth science mission called Investigation of Convective Updrafts (INCUS) that will study the behavior of tropical storms and thunderstorms, including their impacts on weather and climate models. https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasa-selects-new-mission- to-study-storms-impacts-on-climate-models
• SDC: NASA has selected Tendeg to develop a large rectangular aperture deployable antenna for a Surface Deformation and Change mission. The baseline antenna is 7×1.4m and operates at C-band and will need to demonstrate TRL6 by the end of 2022. Future configurations will expand the aperture. https://science.nasa.gov/earth- science/decadal-sdc
• 2-axis Gimbal Antennas: Tendeg has multiple contracts to develop, fabricate, test and deliver flight units for deployable high gain antennas from X-band to Q/V-band. These are for sensor and communication missions for LEO to lunar applications.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform and present detailed thermal assessments of spacecraft deployable structures, mechanisms, and electronics.
• Work with customers to understand and define component thermal requirements, boundary conditions, and analysis inputs.
• Coordinate with design engineers, advise on trade studies and designs details, size heaters and select materials/coatings to meet performance requirements,
• Work with structural analysts to complete thermo-elastic distortion analysis.
• Define and execute component thermal testing as needed to verify performance requirements or validate models.
• Mentor and train less experienced thermal analysts.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department and the Company.
• Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Required Qualifications/Education:

• BS degree or higher in Engineering plus 5 or more years of related experience is required
• Ability to work effectively with customer counterparts and present technical content.
• Working knowledge of thermal, radiation, and convection software. Advance thermal modeling using Thermal Desktop, working knowledge and experience using the CAD software (SOLIDWORKS preferred).
• Experience in spacecraft components including deployable structures, drive motors, control boards, heaters, and radiators.
• Prior participation in activities for NASA and DoD programs.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Able to work in a fast paced, team environment.

Benefits:

As we are growing and investing in our company, we invest in our team. We recognize employee contributions through competitive salaries and bonuses and take pride in taking care of our employees. Here is how we show our appreciation:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• 401(k) Plan
• Company SWAG
• Dog friendly work environment
• Free company parking
• Break rooms fully stocked with snacks, drinks, and an espresso coffee machine

US Citizenship Is Required

Tendeg LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.