Hyundai Motor Company
Thermal Control System Engineer for Lunar Mobility
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Location:
Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
22 September 2026
What they need
Who we are We are responsible for preparing for the upcoming New Space era by planning and developing mobility systems that operate on the lunar surface. Hyundai Motor Company, as a comprehensive mobility company redefining the future of transportation, is expanding the scope of mobility from Earth to space through the development of lunar exploration mobility. We seek experienced professionals who are eager to explore space with us and grow within a team with high growth potential.
Responsibilities In this role, you will oversee the thermal control system engineering for lunar exploration mobility, including building high-reliability thermal models and performing thermal analysis throughout the lifecycle.
■ Lunar Exploration Mobility Thermal Control System Engineering Oversight
ㅤ·Deriving requirements, establishing development models, and preparing technical documentation for the development of the thermal control system for lunar exploration mobility
ㅤ·Performing integrated engineering activities for the thermal control system, including schedule management, thermal hardware procurement, and coordination with external partners
■ Lunar Exploration Mobility Thermal Control System Design
ㅤ·Designing thermal control systems at both component and system levels for lunar exploration mobility and preparing thermal hardware interface control documents
ㅤ·Conducting component- and system-level thermal control system design and fabrication using 3D CAD tools
■ High-Reliability Thermal Model Development and Lifecycle Thermal Analysis (Launch/Moon Orbit/Landing/Operation)
ㅤ·Developing high-fidelity component- and system-level Thermal Mathematical Models (TMMs) and conducting thermal analyses throughout the mission lifecycle, including launch, cruise, lunar orbit, landing, and surface operations
ㅤ·Calibrating high-reliability thermal models through space thermal environment testing
■ Thermal Environmental Testing Evaluation (Thermal Vacuum, Thermal Balance) and Related Tooling Development
ㅤ·Designing thermal vacuum test profiles based on lunar exploration mobility mission scenarios
ㅤ·Developing fixtures, heaters, and sensors for thermal vacuum testing through preliminary thermal analysis
ㅤ·Conducting component- and system-level thermal control system testing and evaluation through thermal vacuum testing
ㅤ·Designing and manufacturing tooling for simulating the lunar environment in thermal vacuum tests using 3D CAD
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering
- Minimum 3 years of experience in thermal control tasks in aerospace hardware development, or equivalent
- Proficiency in English (fluent in both written and oral business communication)
- Those who are capable of leading thermal control development within the space system
- Experience using analysis tools such as Thermal Desktop(SINDA), AutoCAD, and 3D CAD(CATIA)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in thermal control tasks on successful space programs
- Experience in thermal control system development (design/analysis/test evaluation/orbit operation) at the satellite system level
Others [Notes]
- In accordance with the employment protection laws, eligible candidates (disabled individuals, veterans, etc.) will receive preferential benefits during the process.
- Applications are accepted only through the Hyundai Motor Company career page, and any other methods are not allowed.
- The recruitment process may differ based on the timeline of the application submission, and the job post may close early if the position is filled.
- Additional assignments may be given during the interview rounds, if necessary.
- The recruitment schedule may be adjusted depending on the progress of the recruitment process.
- The expected position level specified in the job description may change based on each individual's experience and evaluation results.
- For any inquiries on recruitment, please refer to the [FAQs] or submit a ticket through '1:1 Inquiries' on our webpage.
[Precautions]
- If any of the following conditions apply, your acceptance may be revoked, or you may be subject to disadvantages in the selection process:
- If the information submitted during the recruitment process (including the application form) differs or cannot be proven in documentation
- If you are ineligible to work under company regulations
- If you are ineligible to travel abroad (for men, Korean nationals who have not completed military service or are not exempt from military service by the joining date)
- If you are unable to join the company on the start date designated by the company upon receiving the final offer
- Our company respects the trade secrets of third parties and strives to comply with relevant laws and regulations, such as The Unfair Competition Prevention and Trade Secret Protection Act. Please be careful not to disclose any confidential information related to your former/current workplace or to violate the confidentiality obligation of your former/current workplace, during the recruitment process. Violation may result in disadvantage in the recruitment process.
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