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Thermal Analyst Junior (ES2) JR070926A-11

JBS Solutions


Job Location:

Huntsville, AL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Thermal Analyst Junior (ES2)

Are you seeking employment with a fast-growing small business who appreciates their employees A company who believes in investing in people

JBS Solutions Inc. is an engineering and technical logistics company in Huntsville AL. As a company dedicated to serving the community JBS offers the unique opportunity to enrich an underutilized area of Huntsville while growing your career through NASA and DoD contracts. From systems engineering and configuration management to technical logistics and mission operations JBS works to solve our customers hardest problems. With a competitive benefits package and personable work environment JBS Solutions is the ideal company to take your career to the next level.

JBS is excited to announce a new position. We are seeking a Thermal Analyst to join our team working on the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contractwith NASA!

JBS Solutions offers a partnership in which you can grow personally and professionally within a framework of strong leadership competitive compensation and rewarding career paths. Come join our team and be a part of an exciting and rewarding organization!

In this role you will be expected to contribute to the development test and certification of space systems hardware for a wide variety of NASAs ongoing and future projects. You will provide technical support in the thermal analysis evaluation of Environmental Control Life Support Systems equipment. You will be expected to:

  • Develop and execute detailed thermal models for spaceflight hardware and instruments
  • Perform transient and steady-state thermal analyses using tools such asThermal DesktopSinda/FluintANSYS or equivalent.
  • Define thermal requirements at the subsystem and system levels.
  • Conduct thermal verification planning including test planning correlation and model updates.
  • Review design artifacts to ensure compliance with thermal and system requirements.
  • Interface with mechanical structural fluids and systems engineering teams to develop integrated solutions.
  • Develop formal thermal analysis packages of evaluated systems documenting predicted results for project/program management at milestone reviews. Packages of technical documentation may include analysis reports verification matrices and presentation material.
  • Participate in technical interchange meetings design reviews hazard analysis discussions and project planning sessions.
  • Work within a team of fellow analysts while interfacing with program stakeholders and leaders.
  • Support troubleshooting of hardware non-conformances related to thermal behavior.
  • Collaborate with outside vendors and personnel from other NASA centers in the development of integrated flight

Key Responsibilities

  • Capture and interpret system-level thermal and environmental inputs
  • Develop verify and validate transient thermal models in Thermal Desktop and Sinda/Fluint
  • Conduct system-level trade studies to assess design options and thermal control strategies
  • Generate detailed temperature and heat transfer predictions to support mission requirements
  • Document analysis results and communicate findings to engineering and program teams


Required Qualifications: BS degree (MS or PhD preferred) from an ABET accredited institution in Mechanical Chemical or Aerospace Engineering; or related field with an emphasis in heat transfer or thermal analysis is required.

  • Experience conducting assessments and verification of spaceflight equipment
  • Knowledge of thermal testing
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as PowerPoint Excel and Word.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


Desired Qualifications:

  • 3 years of experience in the application of finite element methods using thermal desktop code and empirical closed-form thermal analysis techniques
  • Knowledge of NASA and MSFC standards and specifications as well as experience with the design and analysis of thermal systems
  • Proficiency with thermal test set up support
  • Experienced in thermal testing



Selected candidate must be a US citizen. Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required. JBS participates in E-Verify.

JBS Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age physical or mental disability military/veteran status or other categories protected by law.

This position is located in Huntsville AL (ranked #11 in Best Places to Live by U.S. News).

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