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Thermal Analysis and Satellite Reliability Engineer

On-site in Barcelona·Added 11 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

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Salary: €40,000 - €45,000 a year
About €2,470 - €2,720 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
Contract: Permanent
Experience: 3+ years

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Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Joining a leading company within the aerospace sector.
Participation in innovative and technologically advanced space projects.
International and highly specialized environment.
Excellent opportunity for professional development and technical growth.
Collaborative work with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Access to next-generation technologies and analysis tools.
Competitive compensation package in line with the experience provided.
Professional stability within a growing organization.

The role

Would you like to participate in the development of next-generation space systems? We are looking for a Satellite Thermal Analysis and Reliability Engineer to join a highly technological and innovative environment, collaborating on the design, analysis, and validation of onboard equipment for space applications, playing a key role in the reliability and performance of the systems.

Aerospace sector company
Thermal analysis, electronic reliability, and mechanical analysis

What you'll do

The functions to be developed by the Satellite Thermal Analysis and Reliability Engineer will be the following:

Lead the thermal analysis of subsystems and payloads of satellites.
Develop and maintain thermal mathematical models for steady-state and transient simulations.
Analyze the thermal behavior of equipment both in orbital conditions and during test campaigns.
Perform reliability analysis of electronic components (EEE Parts), including rating and derating calculations according to ECSS standards.
Evaluate junction and case temperatures of electronic components based on the thermal results obtained.
Prepare reliability predictions and contribute to component selection processes for space applications.
Define thermal requirements, materials, interfaces, and thermal control solutions in coordination with mechanical and electrical teams.
Participate in technical trade-off studies to optimize the design of space systems.
Provide support to thermal vacuum test campaigns (TVAC), including test definition, predictions, and model correlation.
Perform structural and thermoelastic analyses, including static, modal, random vibration, shock, thermal stress, and distortion analyses.
Prepare technical documentation and analysis reports to demonstrate compliance with project requirements.
Provide technical support to integration, assembly, and testing (AIT) activities.

Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?

The requirements that the Satellite Thermal Analysis and Reliability Engineer must meet are the following:

Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in thermal analysis of space subsystems, payloads, or applications of equivalent complexity.
Demonstrable experience with thermal analysis tools such as Ansys Workbench, Thermal Desktop, ESATAN-TMS, or similar.
Solid knowledge in electronic component reliability (EEE Parts) and application of ECSS standards, especially ECSS-Q-ST-30-11.
Experience performing rating and derating analysis of electronic components.
Knowledge of failure and reliability analysis methodologies, such as FMEA or FMECA.
Knowledge of mechanical analysis via finite element method (FEM) using tools such as Ansys, Patran, Hypermesh, Nastran, or Abaqus.
Experience in thermal control systems and thermal testing for space applications is highly valued.

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About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.

Industry: Staffing

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About the company & team

Our client is a technology company in the aerospace sector specializing in the development of advanced solutions and systems for space applications. The company participates in top-tier international programs and offers a multidisciplinary environment where innovation, technical excellence, and professional development are fundamental pillars. The position is located in Barcelona and will allow for close collaboration with mechanical, thermal, electronic, and AIT engineering teams.

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