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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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