Thermal Design Engineer - CREO

Summary

MORI Associates provides engineering and information systems solutions for aerospace, defense, science, and technology organizations. The company is seeking a Mid-Level Design Engineer with CREO expertise to design, model, and document passive thermal insulation systems, including MLI, cryo-MLI, and SOFI, while collaborating with thermal and structures engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete 3D and 2D models and engineering drawings for passive thermal insulation systems using CREO
• Produce drawings in .CATDrawing or .drw file formats in accordance with program standards
• Support design of MLI blanket flat patterns, layup stackups, and installation details for cylindrical and complex geometries
• Support cryo-MLI drawings, including purge provisions, perforated layer callouts, and cryogenic material specifications
• Support SOFI drawings, including coverage maps, thickness callouts by zone, ramp and transition geometry, and application sequence details
• Ensure all models and drawings are fully complete and ready for peer review and final approval prior to submission
• Incorporate review feedback and manage drawing revisions

Skills

• Must be a Green Card holder or US Citizen
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience in lieu of degree)
• 3–8 years of experience in engineering design or drafting within aerospace, defense, or a related industry
• Proficiency in CREO for 3D modeling and 2D drawing creation
• Experience producing engineering drawings in .drw format
• Demonstrated ability to develop and document engineering requirements
• Experience with thermal systems is strongly preferred
• Direct experience with passive thermal insulation systems, including MLI, cryo-MLI, or SOFI design and documentation
• Experience working on programs with NASA, commercial space, DoD space, or other space/launch vehicle customers
• Familiarity with cryogenic propellant system design and associated purge/vent requirements
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing and assembly processes relevant to thermal protection systems
• Experience with WindChill PLM
• Familiarity with design review processes and requirements management frameworks
• Experience working in an ITAR-controlled environment

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Must be a Green Card holder or US Citizen
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience in lieu of degree)
• 3–8 years of experience in engineering design or drafting within aerospace, defense, or a related industry
• Proficiency in CREO for 3D modeling and 2D drawing creation
• Experience producing engineering drawings in .drw format
• Demonstrated ability to develop and document engineering requirements

Nice to Haves

• Experience with thermal systems is strongly preferred
• Direct experience with passive thermal insulation systems, including MLI, cryo-MLI, or SOFI design and documentation
• Experience working on programs with NASA, commercial space, DoD space, or other space/launch vehicle customers
• Familiarity with cryogenic propellant system design and associated purge/vent requirements
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing and assembly processes relevant to thermal protection systems
• Experience with WindChill PLM
• Familiarity with design review processes and requirements management frameworks
• Experience working in an ITAR-controlled environment

Benefits

• This job is fully remote from anywhere in the United States - candidates must reside in the United States