2d ago
Senior Thermal Engineer
Boulder, Colorado, United States
$126k-$167k / year
full-timesenioraerospace
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll perform thermal analysis and own thermal design aspects across hardware development programs at a defense technology company. You'll execute first-order assessments and develop detailed analytical models to support rapid prototyping of cutting-edge systems. This role offers the chance to work on projects from conceptualization through production.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Execute hand calculations and first-order models in MATLAB/Python
- Develop CFD models to predict heat transfer and fluid characteristics
- Generate and correlate integrated FEMs for imaging platforms
- Perform test-model correlation to validate analytical predictions
๐ Requirements
- MS or higher in engineering or applied physics with focus on heat transfer and fluid dynamics
- 7+ years in thermal analysis or thermo-physics analysis role
- Thermal FEA experience (STAR-CCM+, ANSYS, Icepak, or Flotherm)
- Eligible to obtain and maintain U.S. Secret security clearance
โจ Nice to Have
- General knowledge of climatic/dynamic testing and instrumentation
- CAD skills (any platform) and ability to make engineering drawings
- Basic knowledge of MIL-STD-810 or equivalent
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ฅ Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost
- ๐ Highly competitive equity grants included in most full-time offers
- ๐๏ธ Generous time off with holiday hiatus in December
- ๐๏ธ Caregiver Wellness Leave for family or medical needs
- ๐ถ Family Planning benefits
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
- 2Technical Phone Interviewยท 45 min
- 3Onsite Interviewยท 4 hours
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