Senior Mechanical Engineer, Thermal Analysis
Core
Senior Thermal Analyst responsible for performing thermal analysis and taking ownership of thermal design aspects across hardware development programs for military systems.
Role type
Senior IC thermal analyst (defense hardware)
Builds
Hardware prototypes and imaging platforms for military and allied use
Domain
Defense technology / Thermal engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Thermal FEA, CFD modeling, test-model correlation, analytical modeling (first principles), data acquisition, technical reporting
Preferred skills
STOP models for imaging systems, climatic/dynamic testing knowledge, chamber operation, CAD engineering drawings, MIL-STD-810 knowledge
Technologies
STAR-CCM+, ANSYS, Icepak, Flotherm, MATLAB, Python
Responsibilities
Execute hand calculations and spreadsheet/Python first-order models; Develop CFD models and simulations; Perform test-model correlation testing; Support environmental test execution and data processing; Prepare technical reports for internal and external stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC