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Principal Engineer, Fluid & Thermal Systems (R5620)

Seattle, Washington💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-11 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead the design, development, and optimization of fluid and thermal systems for advanced autonomous UAVs and ground systems.

Role type

Principal Fluid & Thermal Systems Engineer (Aerospace/Defense)

Builds

Fluid and thermal management solutions for aircraft and ground platforms

Domain

Defense technology, Aerospace, Autonomous systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Heat transfer, Fluid dynamics, Thermodynamics, System-level thermal management, 3D CAD modeling, Simulation modeling, Supplier management, Data acquisition, Python, MATLAB, Excel modeling

Preferred skills

Aircraft performance analysis, Aerospace certification processes, Startup/R&D environment adaptability

Technologies

Siemens NX, MATLAB Simscape, Amesim, Python, MATLAB, Excel

Responsibilities

Own design and analysis of fluid and thermal systems, Develop innovative thermal solutions, Conduct advanced simulations, Execute testing and validation efforts, Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, Mentor junior engineers, Identify and manage suppliers

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with technical leadership

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