About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Thermal Analysis Engineer to join their engineering team supporting aerospace systems. You will work under the guidance of senior engineers to support thermal modeling, analysis, documentation, and team technical reviews.

• Assist with thermal system analysis for spacecraft and mission subsystems using first-order and established engineering methods
• Support creation, execution, and validation of thermal models and simulations
• Prepare technical summaries, reports, and presentations for engineering reviews
• Assist in test planning and correlate analysis with thermal test data as directed
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to integrate thermal requirements with system design
• Follow standard engineering processes, version control, and configuration management practices
• Participate in design/technical reviews and take direction from senior engineers to resolve routine problems

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field — or equivalent work experience
• 0–2 years of relevant experience (entry-level)
• Basic understanding of thermal analysis concepts and thermal control for aerospace systems
• Ability to follow direction from senior engineers and work effectively in team environments
• Clear verbal and written communication skills for technical topics

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Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with thermal analysis tools such as Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT, ANSYS, or COMSOL
• Experience with scripting or programming for analysis and post-processing (Python, MATLAB, etc.)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple small tasks
• Demonstrated eagerness to learn and grow in aerospace thermal engineering
• Good teamwork and collaboration skills across cross-functional engineering teams
• Basic problem-solving ability to support routine technical solutions

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $82,646.00 - $113,638.25 per year
• Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, education, and market factors
• Benefits (typical): medical, dental, vision, retirement plan (401k match), paid time off, life insurance, and professional development opportunities
• Confidential Client provides reasonable accommodations during the hiring process upon request

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Location & Employment Type

• Work location: Louisville, CO
• Employment type: Full-time
• This role is primarily on-site in Louisville, CO. Candidates should be able to work at the listed location and comply with local hiring requirements.

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Why Join

Confidential Client operates in aerospace and defense engineering, delivering mission-critical systems. This is an excellent opportunity to start a thermal engineering career with hands-on mentoring, exposure to complex spacecraft hardware and systems, and a pathway for technical growth.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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