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That’s our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers-literally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your mission-your opportunity-is to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If you’re driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, you’re ready for JPL.\nLocated in Pasadena, California, JPL has a campus-like environment situated on 177 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers a work environment unlike any other: we inspire passion, foster innovation, build collaboration, and reward excellence.\nThis unique opportunity is part of the Mechanical & Control Division which engages in research, technology development, and the creation of advanced mechanical, thermal, propulsion, and electronic packaging systems with expertise that spans the full breath of mechanical disciplines and is applied from architectural concept development through operations.\nAs a Thermal Engineer, you will be working for JPL's Thermal, Propulsion and Materials Engineering Section (353) which provides leadership and unique world-class expertise in a wide range of technologies and technical discipline areas of chemical and electrical propulsion, thermal, materials, contamination control, analytical chemistry, geochemical instruments, physics-based modeling, and multiphase flow. This section is responsible for design, analysis, fabrication, testing, integration, and operations of thermal and propulsion flight systems for JPL missions and for providing materials and process engineering, contamination control engineering, materials testing, and analytical chemistry support to technology and flight programs. You will be a member of the Thermal Fluid Systems & Hardware Group and will report to the Group Supervisor.\nThe focus of this role includes designing thermal systems, hardware development, assembly and testing. The Thermal Engineer will be working primarily on Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) & Single Layer Insulation (SLI) blankets and soft-goods for spacecraft temperature control and energy management.\nResponsibilities:\nDesign custom SLI and MLI blankets from requirements to support the MLI Lead Engineer. \nWork with the Lead MLI Engineer on using computer aided design for blanket patterns. \nSupport the patterning, fabrication, bake-outs, delivery, and installation of flight MLI/SLI in a cleanroom environment. \nWork with JPL and JPL partners thermal system engineers to guide the material selection, design and implementation of thermal SLI and MLI. \nOversee material traceability by tracking blanket shop supplies, flight-certified materials, processing material charge, re-certification of materials, part numbers, and procure materials. \nSupport the coordination of blanket technicians’ access and logistics to flight hardware (payloads and spacecraft) with the MLI Lead Engineer. \nSupport the planned logistics and technician support for a variety of assignments within multiple JPL facilities, nation-wide at non-JPL spacecraft/payload manufacturer’s facilities, as well as internationally at the facilities of any of JPL’s partners, including launch pad support. \nPrepare for technical design and test review presentations and close review action items. \nSupport the MLI Lead Engineer with MLI costing/schedule for flight projects. \nSupport the MLI Lead Engineering in completing significant projects or assignment milestones. \nSupport design trades that successfully balance performance margins, resource use, risk, cost, and schedule. \nBuild trusting relationships between project customers, team members, the Lead MLI Engineer and line management. \nPartner with subsystem engineers to complete interface agreements. \nDevelop and maintain extensive knowledge base of applicable industry and/or academic practices and standards. \nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics or similar disciplines with a minimum of 3 years of related experience, or Masters in a similar discipline with a minimum of with 1 year of related experience or PhD in a similar discipline with 0 years of related experience. \nDemonstrated knowledge in the following areas: heat transfer (radiation, conduction, convection), fluid mechanics, numerical methods, engineering design, and engineering lab work. \nDemonstrated understanding and application of standard principles, theories, concepts and techniques in heat transfer (especially fundamental radiation heat transfer principles) thermal engineering and fluid mechanics. \nDemonstrated experience and/or education with managing plans and coordinating logistics. \nExperience with MLI/SLI materials and soft good use. \nExperience with computer aided design. \nExcellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. \nWillingness to travel extensively to support MLI installations across the country and internationally. \nDesired Skills:\nExperience in working on hardware with engineers and technicians in a laboratory environment. \nFamiliarity with thermal balance tests (instrument, spacecraft). \nFamiliarity with thermal environments for system development. \nFamiliarity with typical instrumentation and ground support equipment used in thermal tests. \nCapable of working independently and being responsible for hardware development from the design phase to integration and testing. \nSoftware experience: Thermal (Thermal Desktop, TMG, TSS/SINDA and/or NX Space Systems Thermal), mechanical CAD (NX, AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and/or MATLAB, LabView expertise. \nJPL has a catalog of benefits and perks that span from the traditional to the unique. This includes a variety of health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans, paid time off, learning, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave and many more. Our focus is on work-life balance, and living healthy, fulfilling lives as we Dare Mighty Things Together. For benefits eligible positions, benefits are effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the employee’s start date.\nFor further benefits information click Benefits and Perks\nThe hiring range displayed below is specifically for those who will work in or reside in the location listed. In extending an offer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory considers factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s job related skills, experience, knowledge, and relevant education/training.\nThe typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California.\n$109,928 - $132,808JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state or local law.\nIn addition, JPL is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.\nEEO is the Law.\nEEO is the Law Supplement\nPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision\nThe Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federal facility. Due to rules imposed by NASA, JPL will not accept applications from citizens of designated countries or those born in a designated country unless they are U.S. Citizens, Legal Permanent Residents of the U.S or have other protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). 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