Gateway ATCS Thermal Analysis Engineer (ADV000CFV)

Company: CGI
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Position Description: Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA's largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. We have an exciting opportunity for a Gateway ATCS Thermal Analysis Engineer to join the team with Nexus, a teammate company. We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening; however, we do not have assurance at this time when the position will be finalized and opened. Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews. This position is located in Houston, TX. The ATCS Thermal Analysis Engineer will: . Develop and maintain high-fidelity thermal models using tools such as Thermal Desktop and SINDA/FLUINT. . Perform steady-state and transient thermal analyses for spacecraft components and integrated systems. . Evaluate thermal performance under various mission phases, including launch, transit, lunar orbit, and quiescent modes. . Support thermal verification activities, including test planning, data analysis, and model correlation. . Collaborate with design teams to optimize thermal control strategies (e.g., pumps and valves, coolant loops, cold plates, heat exchangers, sublimators, and radiators) and provide guidance on thermal considerations. . Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and anomaly investigations. . Document analysis results and present findings to internal stakeholders and NASA customers. Your future duties and responsibilities: This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised. . Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. . Experience in the design, analysis, testing, certification, and operation of space ATCS systems and components, which may include but not be limited to pumps and valves, coolant loops, cold plates, heat exchangers, sublimators, radiators, and heat exchangers during pre-launch, flight, and post-landing phases. . Proven experience in thermal analysis and design for aerospace systems. Experience with Thermal Desktop or similar thermal analysis tools is highly desirable. . Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplines. Required qualifications to be successful in this role: . BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school and a minimum of two (2) years of direct engineering experience. . Familiar with JSC organizations, processes, and procedures. . The ability to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplines. . Familiarity with the Engineering Life Cycle process. CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $70,800.00 - $156,700.00. CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include: . Competitive compensation . Comprehensive insurance options . Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan . Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time . Paid parental leave . Learning opportunities and tuition assistance . 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You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business. CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. 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