Skills

Test Technical Writing Architecture Solidworks

Job Specifications

Motive Workforce is a leading talent acquisition partner to the space community, bringing over 30 years of expertise supporting breakthrough aerospace, satellite, and advanced engineering programs. We are excited to present a long-term, high-impact opportunity with a well-funded space program in the Los Angeles area. This role is ONSITE.

What You’ll Do

As a Thermal Engineer, you will play a key role driving thermal design, analysis, and test activities for advanced space hardware programs. Responsibilities include:

Providing thermal design inputs to mechanical and electrical engineering teams
Conducting thermal modeling using Thermal Desktop (SINDA) and/or Ansys tools (ICEPAK, Fluent, Mechanical)
Developing detailed thermal analysis reports and engineering documentation
Creating and executing thermal test and qualification plans
Installing thermocouples/heaters, configuring DAQ systems, and conducting hands-on thermal testing
Correlating thermal test results with analytical thermal models
Supporting architecture trade studies for electronic enclosures
Performing PCB-level and module-level preliminary thermal analysis
Collaborating with cross-functional teams across the hardware development lifecycle
Supporting early-stage R&D and development-phase test operations

Key Details

Location: Onsite
Work Environment: Fast-paced, engineering-focused, collaborative
Travel: Not anticipated
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required (background check required)

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
3+ years of hands-on experience with Thermal Desktop (SINDA) and/or Ansys thermal tools
2+ years of direct experience with:
Thermal test planning and setup
Thermocouple/heater installation
DAQ and power supply operation
Executing thermal tests and evaluating results
Demonstrated ability to correlate thermal test data to analytical models
Strong technical writing skills, including formal engineering reports

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in aerospace, avionics, or high-reliability electronics
CAD experience (NX or SolidWorks)
Experience correlating data to production-level thermal models
Satellite, space-system, or RF hardware experience

Who Thrives Here

We’re looking for a Thermal Engineer who is:

Passionate about space hardware and advanced engineering
Highly technical, detail-oriented, and methodical
Comfortable working hands-on with test hardware and instrumentation
Excited to collaborate with top-tier engineers on high-visibility programs
Motivated to help shape the next generation of satellite technology

About the Company

We are a leading provider of technical staffing solutions for engineering, clean energy, telecom, information technology, aerospace, defense, space industries, & more while accumulating a highly skilled & niche candidate database of industry professionals. Motive Workforce Solutions' mission is to bring together business needs with quality talent through insightful and innovative staffing solutions. * Provider of Temporary and Direct Staffing Solutions for over 25 years. * Serve Clients throughout United States and overseas.... Know more