Thermal Engineer

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Thermal Engineer

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CACI International Inc .

This position is contingent upon contract award and is designed for individuals interested in developing optical technologies, including optical communications and high-power sources.

Responsibilities

Design thermal control solutions including passive and active systems

Develop and validate thermal models using tools such as Thermal Desktop or similar

Simulate orbital thermal environments and perform worst-case temperature analyses of systems

Collaborate with other disciplines to define thermal requirements, margins, and interfaces

Work with mechanical and integration teams to define thermal control hardware layout and interfaces

Prepare detailed documentation of thermal analysis, design decisions, and test results

Lead and support thermal testing campaigns, including vacuum and cycling tests

Qualifications

Required:

US Citizenship

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with at least 5 years of related experience or equivalent

Proficiency with thermal modeling tools (e.g., Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT, ESATAN)

Familiarity with space thermal environments and heat transfer principles

Experience with thermal control hardware design and analysis

Hands-on approach, capable of transitioning between analysis and hardware

Desired:

Master’s degree in relevant fields

Experience with thermal testing campaigns

Ability to correlate tested data with models

This position is part of a broader set of opportunities within CACI, with a focus on integrity, trust, and growth. Compensation ranges from $75,200 to $158,100, depending on various factors. The role is full-time, with up to 10% local travel required.

This job is active and accepting applications.

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