# Life Support Systems (LSS) Thermal Engineer

Hiring organization: [Axiom Space](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/axiom-space)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/571d85f4-20a1-4340-9ffa-2c44549918c9

Listed on Axiom Space's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Houston, TX

## Summary

This role develops and delivers thermal control systems for commercial space stations, managing the complete lifecycle from design through on-orbit operation. It suits experienced thermal engineers with deep knowledge of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and spacecraft environments who want to own critical hardware for a crewed orbital facility.

_Our summary, not Axiom Space's wording._

## Skills named

ANSYS Fluent, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Creo, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Fluid Mechanics, Python, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Thermodynamics

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
- 13+ years' experience with thermal systems or equivalent role
- Hands-on experience building, testing, assembling, or integrating hardware
- Design and analysis experience with heat exchangers, radiators, cold plates, or fluid components
- Understanding of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics
- Understanding of space environments and their effects on design
- Experience defining and implementing engineering standards and processes
- Proficiency with mechanical design tools (NX, Creo, or Solidworks)
- Proficiency with test analysis tools (Python or equivalent)
- Track record of delivering in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines
- Eligible for U.S. export-control screening (ITAR/EAR compliance)
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends to meet project milestones

## Nice to have

- Familiarity with flight hardware development and certification
- Knowledge of NASA or commercial space program standards
- Experience with CFD, FEA, or thermal modeling tools (ANSYS Fluent, Star-CCM+, Thermal Desktop, SINDA/Fluint)
- Experience integrating mechanical and electrical systems, including sensors, harness routing, connectors, and control hardware

Apply on Axiom Space's site: https://axiomspace.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Career_Site/job/Houston/Life-Support-Systems--LSS--Thermal-Engineer_JR100536-1