Mechanical Engineer

Engineer Senior - Thermal

BAE Systems · Boulder, Colorado

Salary

$97,008 - $164,914

First seen

Jun 6, 2026

Verified

Jul 9, 2026

Minimum clearance

Top Secret

Active clearance

Not listed

Relocation

Not listed / not found

Experience

4+ years; 4+ with BS

Office

Boulder location, Boulder

Basic requirements

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 4 or more years related experience. • Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree and/or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education. • Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance with a favorable Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI). • Ability to work effectively with customer counterparts. • Working knowledge of thermal, radiation, and convection. • Understanding of thermal math modeling using Thermal Desktop, ANSYS Mechanical, CFD, and SINDA software tools. • Working knowledge and experience using the CAD software Solid Works or similar software platform. • Experience in spacecraft and/or precision aerospace electro-mechanical, and/or opto-mechanical flight hardware systems, cryogenics systems, antenna communication systems, tactical video systems, components and/or ground support equipment thermal design. • Demonstrated creativity in thermal engineering design and analysis. • Knowledge of thermal processes and materials usage. • Solid communication skills. • Working knowledge of cost and schedule as it applies to Thermal Engineering. • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.