Manufacturing Engineer, Thermal Controls Systems
Core
Develop, produce, and integrate thermal control system hardware (pumps, fluid loops, coldplates, heaters, tubing) for artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer (Thermal Control Systems)
Builds
Thermal control system hardware for Haven Station and Vast Satellite
Domain
Aerospace / Space Infrastructure
Required skills
hardware manufacturing, work instruction authoring, shop floor execution, nonconformance disposition, design-for-manufacturing feedback, special processes (welding, brazing, tube bending, leak testing), root cause analysis
Preferred skills
aerospace internship/co-op, reading engineering drawings, CAD (NX), geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, design of experiments
Technologies
NX, CAD packages
Responsibilities
Support manufacturing development and build execution of thermal control system hardware; Author and maintain work instructions, assembly procedures, and inspection plans; Work hands-on with technicians on the shop floor to execute builds and resolve issues; Disposition nonconformances and support root cause investigations; Provide design-for-manufacturing feedback to design engineering; Support special processes including welding, brazing, tube bending, cleaning, leak testing, and pressure testing; Deliver well-built hardware to Integration on schedule.
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC