2h ago
Board Thermal Simulation Engineer
Saratoga, CA
$150k-$250k / year
full-timemidSpace and Satellite Communications
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💼 About This Role
You'll perform component-level thermal analysis for avionics boards in a LEO satellite constellation, evaluating cooling strategies and thermomechanical risks. Your models will validate against test data to ensure reliability in orbit.
🎯 What You'll Do
- Perform component-level thermal analysis and hot-spot identification.
- Develop thermal models for steady-state and transient conditions.
- Evaluate and recommend cooling strategies for avionics boards.
- Analyze thermomechanical degradation risks like solder fatigue.
- Validate thermal models with empirical measurements and test data.
📋 Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- 3+ years of experience in thermal analysis for electronics or aerospace.
- Proficiency with thermal simulation tools (Ansys IcePak, FloTHERM, or equivalent).
- Strong understanding of heat transfer fundamentals (conduction, convection, radiation).
✨ Nice to Have
- Experience with satellite or spacecraft thermal analysis and orbital environments.
- Background in thermal cycling test planning and simulation-to-test correlation.
- Familiarity with Ansys IcePak specifically.
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