Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 11+ years of thermal engineering experience specifically in avionics with a focus on heat transfer and component derating.
• Proficiency in advanced analysis tools (CFD/FEA) like Flotherm, Icepak, or ANSYS, including model correlation and sensitivity studies.
• Strong ability to translate customer thermal requirements into actionable designs and lead the validation process.
• Experience in collaborative systems integration, interfacing across disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead thermal architecture design for avionics under extreme conditions ensuring performance and reliability.
• Deliver integratable thermal designs to minimize rework and schedule setbacks during integration and testing phases.
• Conduct end-to-end compliance analysis and validation for customer and airworthiness requirements.
• Drive modernization through strategic selection of components and thermal solutions enhancing maintainability and lifecycle costs.
• Mentor engineering teams in thermal design standards, enhancing overall design readiness and production transition.
• Perform thermal trade studies and resolve thermal management challenges collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Plan and execute thermal verification tests, analyze results, and document compliance evidence for reviews.

Benefits

• Opportunity for mentorship and professional development in a specialized engineering field.
• Involvement in high-impact projects that contribute to national defense and aerospace innovation.
• Access to advanced software tools and technologies for thermal analysis and design.
• Collaborative work environment with multi-disciplinary teams enhancing systems integration capabilities.
• Possibility of working on cutting-edge avionics solutions that have real-world applications.