Thermal Engineer

Who we’re looking for

• Typical relevant education: Master’s degree in aerospace, mechanical engineering, thermal engineering or comparable qualification
• Professional and methodical competence: Initial to mid-level experience in thermal engineering within aerospace or similar industry; Knowledge of thermal control systems and spacecraft thermal design; Experience in requirements analysis and specification of thermal subsystems; Familiarity with thermal modelling (TMM, GMM) and simulation tools (ESATAN); Understanding of thermal hardware components and basic supplier coordination; Experience in thermal analysis, testing; Knowledge of system engineering processes and technical reviews (e.g., ESA)
• Social and personal skills: Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary and international teams; strong communication and presentation skills; structured and analytical working approach; proactive, solution-oriented mindset; flexibility and willingness to learn and further develop skills; team-oriented approach with a growing level of responsibility; high level of reliability, integrity, commitment, and motivation; fluency in spoken and written English is a must

What you’ll do

• Support space projects from the proposal phase until the launch campaign
• Aalysis of thermal subsystem requirements
• Support for generation and maintenance of specifications for the thermal subsystem
• Generation and maintenance of models (GMM and TMM)
• Conceptual design of thermal control systems for space missions
• Analysis of the Thermal Control System
• Definition of thermal H/W components and coordination of thermal H/W suppliers
• Establishment of input data for test campaigns (predictions, data processing, model correlations)
• Participation on test campaigns
• Preparation of documentation
• Presentation of work results internally and to the customer
• Participation in technical reviews with our international partners such as the ESA
• Support with the proposal’s preparation and evaluation

About the position

OHB Czechspace s.r.o. was established in 2017 and is part of the OHB SE technology group. As a member of one of the major independent groups in the European space industry, OHB Czechspace plays a significant role. With a young team of well-trained and highly skilled engineers, the company has proven its competence through contributions to several internationally recognized projects. The main business activities of OHB Czechspace focus on the development, system integration, and supply of structural, thermal, and optical subsystems, payloads, MGSE, and launcher structures. These activities include structural and thermal analyses, mechanical and thermal design, mechanical testing, procurement, as well as quality and product assurance. Since its establishment, OHB Czechspace has been involved in several key European Space Agency (ESA) programmes, such as the planetary defence missions HERA and RAMSES, the science and exploration missions PLATO and Comet Interceptor, and the space transportation mission NEP RocketRoll. Most recently, the SOVA S mission has successfully passed the prestigious ESA selection process and is now progressing towards implementation. Join our team and be part of shaping the future of space.

Benefits

• Work Life Balance: Flexible working hours, 25 days vacation days, 2 personal days
• Home-office work possibility
• Development: Extensive range of online training courses, individual professional development, Language courses & annual employee dialogue
• Space Projects
• Meal Contribution
• Other benefits
• Multisport Card Contribution
• Company parties & events