Engineer Senior - Thermal
BAE Systems · Boulder, CO · Engineering & Technology
senior
software engineering
Hardware Engineer
ic
4+ yrs Bachelor's
· Posted Apr 14, 2026
$97,008 – $164,914
USD per year
About this role
BAE Systems is hiring a senior-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Boulder, CO. The role typically asks for 4+ years of relevant experience. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Compensation is listed at $97,008–$164,914 per year.
- Role
- Hardware Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- senior
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Boulder, CO
- Work mode
- On-site
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Department
- Engineering & Technology
- Posted
- Apr 14, 2026
AI Summary
Performs thermal design and analysis of spacecraft and aerospace hardware systems from concept through testing. Computes heat transfer coefficients, develops thermal loads, supports environmental testing, and writes technical reports. Requires BS in Engineering plus 4+ years related experience and Top Secret clearance eligibility.
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Job description
from BAE Systems careersJob Description
The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.
What You’ll Do:
- Thermal design and analysis of spacecraft and/or precision aerospace electro-mechanical, and/or opto-mechanical flight hardware systems, cryo systems, antenna communication systems, tactical systems, components and/or ground support equipment from concept through detail design and testing.
- Computation of heat transfer coefficients, temperature and heat flow calculations; steady state and transient.
- Develop thermal loads and environments for hardware (spacecraft, instruments, etc.).
- Support thermal environmental testing (in air and/or vacuum).
- Write detailed reports for test and analysis activities.
- Review drawings, procedures and engineering orders for completeness, compatibility, producibility, and correctness.
- Ability to provide and communicate the technical and programmatic aspects of a project to the team and potentially the customer.
- Promote development of a team by participation in key aspects of a project.
- Maintain and update required records and reports.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
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