Senior Thermal/Hardware Engineer
Core
Lead system-level thermal design, simulation, and validation for high-density, high-power networking platforms from concept to mass production.
Role type
Senior IC thermal/hardware engineer (electronics packaging)
Builds
High-density networking platforms, line cards, and chassis
Domain
Data center and networking hardware
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Thermal design, electronics packaging, CFD simulation (FloTHERM), thermal test setup and instrumentation, manufacturing processes, Python scripting, system-level tradeoffs
Preferred skills
Fan selection and control methodologies, design for manufacturability, root-cause analysis, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
FloTHERM, thermocouples, DAQs, environmental/thermal chambers, airflow/pressure benches
Responsibilities
Lead system-level thermal design, simulation, and validation; Own end-to-end thermal development lifecycle; Design and validate thermal solutions for enclosures and line cards; Define and execute thermal validation test plans; Drive system-level design tradeoffs; Engage manufacturing partners; Lead root-cause analysis; Provide technical mentorship
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership