Thermal Engineering Branch
NASA Goddard Code 545
The Thermal Engineering Branch (code 545) provides the technology and support needed to
meet the thermal requirements of spacecraft and instruments, from conceptual design to
mission end-of-life.
This includes developing and integrating thermal control
systems for spacecraft and instruments, verifying the designs through analysis and
environmental testing, conducting research and development programs directed toward
advancing the state-of-the-art in spacecraft thermal control technology, and conducting
laboratory and in-orbit test programs to demonstrate the viability of these technologies
in their intended applications.
The Branch also provides technical oversight,
evaluation, and consultation to flight projects, instrument developers, design review
teams, anomaly review boards, technical evaluation panels, and source evaluation boards.
Who We Are
The Thermal Engineering Branch is located at
NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD.
It is one of the largest branches in the Mechanical Systems Division with about
40 civil service personnel and 25-35 on-site contractor employees.
Branch Mission
To deliver high-quality, state-of-the-art thermal products, services, and technologies from mission and instrument development through on-orbit operation, by building a diverse community through engagement and collaboration with our science and engineering colleagues and partners.
Partnership and Collaborations
The Thermal Engineering Branch partners with other ETD Divisions, GSFC Directorates, other NASA Centers, universities, and industry in collaborative spaceflight projects. The branch is also available for consultation and technical support.
Legacy of Success
The Thermal Engineering Branch has been directly involved in developing thermal hardware for numerous free-flying scientific satellites, Hubble servicing missions, instruments for Mars exploration, and the world's largest space observatory: the James Webb Space Telescope. Goddard is an exciting place to work, with involvement in all aspects of spaceflight hardware development and testing.
