Thermal Analyst

**Thermal Engineer**:
**Location**: Montreal, QC

**Responsibilities**:

- Select suitable thermal protections, active/passive thermal control equipment, surface finishes, and interfaces.
- Perform detailed modeling and simulations.
- Predict temperature distributions and thermal loads in materials/equipment during various lifecycle stages: launch, orbital transition, and on-orbit operations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate thermal systems into satellite designs.
- Recommend optimal mechanical designs based on thermal evaluations and space material characteristics.
- Plan and execute thermal environmental tests to qualify new thermal concepts or validate equipment designs.
- Ensure hardware safety and functionality in required thermal environments.
- Prepare technical reports and presentations for design reviews and client interactions.
- Mentor junior thermal analysts as needed.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee and review thermal aspects of subcontracted systems.

**Basic Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent).
- At least 10 years of experience in thermal analysis and creating thermal mathematical models (TMM), preferably using Nx/Space Systems Thermal or TMG.
- Knowledge of thermal issues and solutions for electronic equipment.
- Proven experience delivering thermal concepts for satellites or space subsystems.
- Familiarity with space environments; experience in the space industry is a strong asset.
- Ability to prioritize critical concept issues and collaborate across disciplines.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in English and French (written and spoken preferred).