Posted 01 August, 2026
Lead Thermal Systems Engineer for Stratospheric UAVs
Kea Aerospace
Dunedin, OTA, NZ
Full Time
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Job Description
Kea Aerospace seeks a senior Thermal Management Engineer to lead the design, analysis and validation of thermal systems for our solar-powered stratospheric aircraft. You will own end-to-end thermal solutions across harsh environments, driving SWaP-focused decisions from concept through deployment. You’ll leverage CAD (SolidWorks), reduced-order modelling and multiphysics CFD to deliver robust, lightweight cooling solutions while collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams in Christchurch. #J-18808-Ljbffr