Thermal Engineer – Space – Belgium – 6 Month - FREELANCE CONTRACT – 100% Remote

Our client, based in the Space sector, are urgently looking for a Thermal Engineer to come onboard and be the responsible figure for the ‘hands-on’ thermal design for the project. The ideal candidate will have experience with ESA & ESATAN.

This client can offer 100% remote working.

Tech Stack:

• Strong experience working as a Thermal Engineer in the Space sector.
• Experience working with ESATAN would be beneficial. Experience working with other simulation programmes would be transferable.
• Experience in the thermal analysis of satellites would be beneficial. Experience working with other space devices would be transferable.
• Ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the thermal design process for space projects, including detailed thermal analysis and simulation of satellite systems.
• Utilize ESATAN to calculate and model thermal behavior based on hardware schematics, ensuring performance requirements are met.
• Lead the preparation, execution, and analysis of thermal tests, including in thermal vacuum chambers. Provide in-depth reports on test results and offer root cause analysis when issues arise.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (mechanical, electrical, systems engineering) to integrate thermal solutions into the overall design.
• Ensure compliance with space mission thermal specifications, standards, and environmental requirements.