Thermal-Structural Engineer / Analyst
Tyvak International SRL, Italy

As a thermal-mechanical engineer, the candidate will join a collaborative team to develop innovative nano-satellite vehicle solutions for multiple projects, focusing on both thermal and mechanical aspects related to them.

The individual will be responsible for hardware development during all phases of a development cycle, including requirements, design, implementation, test, integration, and documentation in a fast-paced environment.

• Working in a small team environment closely with electrical and systems engineers to develop optimal solutions to complex problems, ensuring all satellite components meet their temperature requirements and solving spacecraft thermal related problems;

• Participating in hardware requirements generation, design, implementation, and testing discussion with multiple team members;
• Develop assembly procedures, test plans, and fabrication documentation;
• Deliver thermal solutions that meet all operational and mass criteria;
• Participating in team discussions involving vehicle arrangement and design for ongoing and future projects;
• Maintaining and updating the 3D model database;
• Identifying appropriatematerials and surface treatments for spacecraft parts;
• Analyzing data and correlating thermal and structural models to test data;
• Working in both an office and lab environment;

Requirements

• BS or MS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or equivalent degree required;
• Strong mechanical background;
• Ability in working with solid modeling software and FEA (SolidWorks, ANSYS);
• Proficiency with Thermal Desktop;
• Highly aware of and familiar with the various CubeSat bus and payload design drivers and their operational limits (Antennas, RF Payloads, Batteries, ADCS, Avionics, Solar Array, Structure);
• Ability to identify and analyze all thermal load conditions for satellite vehicle lifetime: lunch, orbit raising, in-orbit operations;
• Knowledgeable and proficient in applying advanced engineering principles;
• Quick to grasp abstract problems and creative in visualizing solutions;
• Productive in craftsmanship and attentive to detail;
• Ability to document complex designs and procedures with attention to detail;
• Good communication with team members, and ability to provide and receive constructive criticism;
• Ability to work with flight hardware in a controlled environment;
• Ability to use precision inspection equipment, i.e. micrometers, indicators, (usually acquired by machining or other precision hands-on experience);
• Proficient use of written and oral English language is mandatory;

Benefits

Tyvak International S.R.L.is the first European subsidiary of Terran Orbital Corporation, already owner of Tyvak Nanosatellite Systems Inc., based in Irvine (CA, USA). The corporation’s technical team is one of the most experienced small satellite groups in the industry with unique experience and capabilities in the development of nanosatellite missions and advanced technologies. The main company office is located in Torino, Italy. Salary and benefits are market competitive. Position expected to be filled as soon as possible.

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