Zeno Power is a company that creates advanced power systems that use radioisotopes. Backed by Space Capital.
About the role
Applicants for employment at Zeno Power must be a U.S. person. The term “U.S. Person” means (i) a U.S citizen or U.S. national; or (ii) any natural person who is a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e., holds a Green Card), as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or as a “protected individual” defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., admitted as a refugee or is granted asylum).
What they're looking for
- Proficiency with finite-element–based thermal analysis tools (e.g., ANSYS Workbench, Thermal Desktop, or equivalent platforms)
- Experience developing both high-fidelity and reduced-order thermal models to balance accuracy, speed, and program needs
- Demonstrated ability to identify bounding cases, perform rapid assessments, and quantify the thermal impact of design decisions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical results to diverse audiences
- Proven ability to execute effectively in fast-paced, high-uncertainty environments while meeting aggressive schedules
- Ability to work autonomously on complex technical problems while also collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams
More about this role
Zeno is seeking a highly motivated Senior Thermal Analysis Engineer to support the mission-oriented efforts of developing and bringing to market Radioisotope Power Systems (RPS) technologies. The Senior Thermal Analysis Engineer will be reporting to the Analysis Manager.
- Lead thermal analysis efforts across the full product lifecycle, from early concept and trade studies through detailed modeling, qualification, and correlation with test data.
- Develop and execute steady-state and transient thermal analyses using FEA-based methods at the component, subsystem, and system levels to support RPS and associated hardware.
- Build, maintain, and refine high-fidelity thermal models using CAD-integrated CAE and finite-element techniques, including complex geometries, interfaces, and material behavior.
- Apply first-principles heat transfer and thermodynamics to guide model formulation, validate FEA results, and assess margins, sensitivities, and risk.
- Define thermal requirements, environments, boundary conditions, and acceptance criteria, and support verification and validation through analysis and testing.
- Perform sensitivity studies and design trades using analytical and FEA-based...
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