2d ago

Senior Thermal Engineer

Boulder, Colorado, United States

$126k-$167k / year

full-timesenioraerospace

๐Ÿ›  Tech Stack

๐Ÿ’ผ 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.

๐ŸŽฏ 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

๐Ÿ“‹ 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

โœจ 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

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿฅ Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Highly competitive equity grants included in most full-time offers
  • ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ Generous time off with holiday hiatus in December
  • ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Caregiver Wellness Leave for family or medical needs
  • ๐Ÿ‘ถ Family Planning benefits

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
  2. 2Technical Phone Interviewยท 45 min
  3. 3Onsite Interviewยท 4 hours
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