Senior Thermal Engineer
Core
Own thermal design and analysis for integrated defense hardware including drones, aircraft, missiles, and flight systems to ensure reliable performance in demanding environments.
Role type
Senior Thermal Engineer
Builds
Advanced defense hardware systems (drones, aircraft, missiles)
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Thermal Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
heat transfer, fluid dynamics, thermal analysis, FEA, CFD, first-principles engineering judgment, CAD, thermal test execution
Preferred skills
STAR-CCM+, ANSYS, Icepak, Flotherm, MATLAB, Python, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, thermal hardware design (heat sinks, cold plates, liquid cooling)
Technologies
STAR-CCM+, ANSYS, Icepak, Flotherm, MATLAB, Python, SolidWorks, Siemens NX
Responsibilities
Define thermal architectures for rugged environments; build and maintain thermal FEA/CFD models; execute prototype builds and thermal tests; partner with cross-functional teams on power dissipation and constraints; present thermal status and tradeoffs in design reviews; develop internal analysis tools and workflows; support failure reviews and root-cause investigations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
