Thermal Engineer
Core
Analyze, design, and implement thermal solutions for high Mach vehicles to ensure component integrity during hypersonic flight.
Role type
Thermal Engineer (hypersonic/aerospace)
Builds
Thermal management systems, heat shields, and thermal protection materials for high-speed aircraft.
Domain
Aerospace / Hypersonic vehicle development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
thermal analysis, heat transfer modeling, material selection for high-temperature environments, CFD simulation, ANSYS, structural stress analysis, test planning and validation
Preferred skills
experience in aerospace thermal engineering, knowledge of high-temperature alloys, collegiate engineering competition experience (Formula SAE, Rocketry, etc.)
Technologies
ANSYS, CFD, thermal analysis software
Responsibilities
Conduct thermal analyses and simulations for Mach 3+ flight phases; design thermal management systems including heat shields and active cooling; evaluate materials for thermal resistance; analyze thermal-induced stress in metallic structures; integrate thermal solutions with aerodynamics and propulsion teams; plan and analyze thermal tests in lab and flight environments; document analysis results and design decisions.
Seniority
Mid-level IC