Thermal Engineer, EW

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Own the thermal design and analysis of a hardware development program.
• Use first principles as a basis for every decision and discern the right level of analysis to apply. Execute hand calculations, spreadsheet, and MATLAB/Python first-order models to inform path forward before jumping into detailed design.
• Define good thermal architecture to withstand rugged environments. Define hot, cold, and any other edge cases that need to be analyzed based on industry standards and intended use.
• Work with engineers in other disciplines to document power dissipations under different operating modes.
• Communicate pros/cons of system architecture with respect to thermal considerations.
• Own the thermal FEA/CFD models and predict system performance. Define red/yellow design limits for test and operation.
• Define and execute prototype builds and tests to verify thermal designs (do CAD, select sensors and DAQ equipment, post-process data, summarize results, etc.).
• Present thermal status at formal reviews internally and with customers. Provide clear understanding of timelines and technical status.
• Develop internal tools to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of analysis.
• Support failure reviews and root-cause analysis with test data and thermal analysis.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of experience designing thermal systems for integrated hardware products
• Currently pursuing or have obtained a MS or higher degree in engineering or applied physics with focus on heat transfer and fluid dynamics
• In-depth understanding of heat transfer and fluid dynamics
• Practical experience designing passive and active thermal management systems
• Thermal testing experience –sensor selection, data acquisition, data post-processing
• Thermal FEA experience –STAR-CCM+, ANSYS, Icepak, or Flotherm
• CAD experience with SolidWorks or Siemens NX
• Highly motivated, self-starting, and able to perform duties autonomously without supervision
• Passion for defending the United States and her allies
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience developing code in higher-level languages like Python or MATLAB for applications like lumped thermal capacitance steady state and transient analysis
• Be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

US Salary Range

$146,000 - $194,000 USD