Posting/External Job Title

Passive Thermal Engineer

Location

Houston, TX 77058 US (Primary)
Kennedy Space Center, FL 32815 US

Remote/Onsite/Hybrid

100% Onsite

Job Type

Full-time

# of Hires Needed

3

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

Security Clearance Required

None

Pay Range (All offers will be based on experience)

$75,000.00 - $140,000.00/yr

Position Introduction/Key Duties

Cimarron is seeking skilled Passive Thermal Engineers to support the Boeing CST-100 Starliner program. The selected candidates for this opportunity can be located in Houston, TX or at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in thermal analysis and modeling, specifically in spacecraft thermal systems. This role involves working with heat dissipation mechanisms, including heaters and cold plates, to ensure proper thermal management of spacecraft and electronic units.

This position is expected to last for at least 6 months, but does have the possibility of an extension. This position is a full-time/benefited (i.e. PTO, 401(k), insurance) position with Cimarron.

Key Duties:

• Conduct thermal analysis and develop thermal models for units and system-level designs.
• Analyze heat dissipation from spacecraft heaters and design cold plates for electronic unit cooling.
• Support the integration of thermal systems in the Boeing CST-100 Starliner program.
• Perform thermal simulations and provide recommendations to optimize thermal performance.
• Work closely with other engineering teams to ensure seamless thermal integration within spacecraft systems.
• Document analysis and findings.
• Support the development of thermal testing procedures.

Required/Desired Skills, Experience, and Education

Required Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
• Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and random drug screening, which will include but is not limited to testing for marijuana use.
• 3 or more years of experience.
• Familiarity with temperature management solutions such as heaters, heat pipes, cold plates, and other passive thermal systems.
• Knowledge of thermal simulation software (e.g., SINDA/FLUINT, Thermal Desktop, or equivalent tools).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to perform detailed thermal calculations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.

Desired Skills, Experience, and Education:

• 5 or more years of experience,
• Proven experience in thermal modeling and analysis, particularly in space systems or spacecraft.
• Experience supporting spacecraft programs, particularly with Boeing or similar aerospace companies.
• Familiarity with spacecraft thermal control systems and thermal protection materials.
• Experience with system-level thermal analysis and optimization.

Business Profile:

Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/Disability/Veteran.