Benchmark Space Systems has an immediate opening for the position of Mechanical Engineer (Thermal Analyst).  Applicants should have a 4-year degree from an accredited university in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM field with at least 5 years of professional experience.

This engineer will be responsible for working under the direction of the engineering department to support contract deliverables, new IR&D efforts, and proposals for future work.

Required Qualifications:

• BS degree in relevant STEM field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience using thermal analysis tools (Thermal Desktop, SINDA/G, SINDA/FLUENT, ANSYS Workbench, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Due to federal contract obligations, must be a US citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Experience using aerospace standard design tools (CREO, SolidWorks, etc.)
• Experience with space vehicle thermal design and/or integration.
• Familiarity with satellite mission CONOPS.
• Experience working with chemical propulsion systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis, modeling, simulation, and assessment of designs relating to spacecraft thermal control systems and components.
• Perform thermal analysis to develop and optimize thermal control designs for small satellites and propulsion systems.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines.
• Report analysis results and design specifics to management and external customers.
• Work and execute independently with minimal technical oversight.