We have an outstanding Contract position for aCFD Thermal Engineer to join a leading Company located in theLaurel, MDsurrounding area. **U.S. Citizenship is required.** **Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.** Please click on this link if you have any questions on how to obtain a clearance: https://www.tadpgs.com/obtain\_security\_clearance We are seeking a Thermal Engineer to help us develop one of a kind spacecrafts . You will contribute to exciting missions such as Dragonfly . You will join a hardworking team of engineers that conceive, develop, analyze, test, launch and fly spacecraft systems. Job Responsibilities: + Involve conducting conjugate heat transfer modeling and analysis for spacecraft and hardware using Ansys Fluent + Perform thermal model validation using test and in-flight data + Support thermal design decisions with analysis and calculation + Conduct thermal design trade studies that successfully balance performance margins, resource use, risk, cost, and schedule + Coordinate with all levels of program and engineering staff on thermal design, analysis and test matters Basic Hiring Criteria: + Have a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent + Possess a strong background in heat transfer and fluid dynamics + Have 3+ years of experience in thermal design and analysis using the CFD software ANSYS FLUENT and meshing + Are proficient in ANSYS SpaceClaim or Discovery CAD for modeling complex systems + Demonstrate strong communication skills to effectively coordinate with cross-functional teams Desired Qualifications: + Have a Master's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent + Have experience with spacecraft or satellite development programs + Have experience using the Thermal Desktop software package VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visithttp://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/orhttps://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance