Systems Engineer, Thermal and Airflow
Core
Characterize, understand, and improve the performance of next-generation commercial food recycling hardware by analyzing thermal and airflow data.
Role type
Senior IC systems engineer (thermal and airflow)
Builds
Commercial food recycling systems for businesses and municipalities
Domain
Waste management / Food tech / Thermal systems
Required skills
thermal testing, airflow characterization, time-series data analysis, engineering requirements writing, electromechanical component evaluation, Python, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
CFD validation, prototype-to-production experience, startup environment experience
Technologies
Python, R, MATLAB, spreadsheets, AI-assisted analysis
Responsibilities
Partner with test engineering to plan experiments and analyze system parameters (temperatures, airflow, humidity, heat transfer). Own targeted subsystems (airflow path, condenser, heater, drying chamber) from requirements to design improvement. Review and draft updates to the Engineering Requirements Document (ERD) based on test results. Collaborate with algorithms and firmware teams to refine control schemes. Support mechanical engineers in evaluating custom hardware (mixing paddles, air deflectors). Define component requirements and support part selection. Build reusable analysis tools and reports.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
