Job Description:
A vacancy for a Space Systems Thermal Engineer has arisen within Airbus DS Space Systems Spain in Getafe (Madrid). The successful candidate will join the Thermal Systems and Space Environment Engineering Team and contribute to the design, analysis and verification of spacecraft thermal control systems at system and subsystem level. The role covers the full thermal engineering lifecycle, including requirements definition, thermal design, modelling, testing, manufacturing support and technical coordination with internal teams, customers and suppliers.

The team supports the development of the space systems designed and integrated within Airbus DS Space Systems Spain, including complete satellites, instruments, platforms and launcher equipment. It works closely with other thermal engineering groups across Airbus DS to harmonize practices, support product evolution roadmaps, promote R&D; activities and facilitate the implementation of new technical solutions into projects in the thermal control system domain. In coordination with programmes, product assurance,



procurement and other engineering functions, the team contributes to the on-time, on-quality and on-cost delivery of space systems in line with customer expectations and company commitments.

Key Responsibilities
- Design and analyse spacecraft thermal control systems.
- Define thermal requirements, design criteria and verification approaches.
- Develop thermal mathematical models for flight and test predictions.
- Perform preliminary and detailed sizing of thermal control systems.
- Support thermal test campaigns, including test preparation, prediction and model correlation.
- Coordinate with system, mechanical, AIT, manufacturing and other engineering teams.
- Support interface definition, trade-off studies and design reviews.
- Contribute to proposal activities, including concept studies and cost estimation.
- Provide technical support to subcontractors and suppliers (e.g., thermal hardware).
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📌 Space Systems Thermal Engineer (Getafe)
🏢 Airbus
📍 Getafe