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Mid-Level Thermal Engineer
Posted: 06/29/2026
Employment Type:
Direct Hire
Job Number: 32046
Job Location: Onsite
Industry: DEF - Defense and Military
Job Description
Position Title: Mid-Level Thermal Engineer
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct-hire Mid-Level Thermal Engineer opportunity.
Job Responsibilities:
Job Qualifications:
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Job Details:
About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom, and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct-hire Mid-Level Thermal Engineer opportunity.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop analytical thermal models for aerospace systems, including transient and steady-state analyses.
- Perform detailed thermal and aerothermal analyses using industry-standard tools.
- Validate analytical models through test data, simulations, and comparative methods.
- Support design teams by providing thermal performance predictions and recommending design improvements.
- Apply Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) methods to analyze aerothermal loads, heating environments, and system performance.
- Prepare technical documentation, analysis reports, and presentation materials.
- Ensure all work adheres to government procurement practices, regulations, and program requirements
Job Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in thermal and aerothermal design and analysis for aerospace applications.
- Proficiency with thermal analysis software packages including TRASYS, SINDA/Fluint, and Thermal Desktop.
- Experience with FORTRAN and Python for scripting, automation, or model development.
- Working knowledge of STAR CCM+, HEEDS, and Cart3D.
- Strong understanding of thermal modeling techniques, heat transfer principles, and system level integration.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
- Experience using CFD for aerothermal prediction and system-level analysis.
- Background in passive and active two phase heat transfer systems.
- Familiarity with thermal protection systems for reentry applications.
- Experience supporting government programs, including knowledge of procurement regulations and compliance requirements.
Job Details:
- Job Type: Direct Hire
- Salary Rate Range: $130,000-$155,000
- Location: Washington, DC - Naval Research Laboratory (Onsite)
- Required US Citizenship - May be required to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI active clearance.
About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom, and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.
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