Thermal-Hydraulics Engineer
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Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
$125,000 – $200,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Defense, AerospaceIndustries
Requirements
- Experience in thermal analysis, with a focus on aerospace applications such as engines, avionics, and aircraft structures
- Strong understanding of heat transfer principles, thermal loads, and their effects on avionics and vehicle structural performance
- Proficiency in thermal analysis software and related simulation tools (e.g., STAR-CCM+, Icepak, Simscape, AMESim, etc.)
- Experience with thermal testing, validation, and environmental testing methods
- Strong understanding of scalability and designing thermal solutions suitable for mass production
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with experience working in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with conjugate heat transfer (CHT) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
- Hands-on experience with rapid design and prototyping of thermal management systems
- Experience with thermal analysis and design for high altitude aircraft or satellites
- Familiarity with integration of thermal management systems into unmanned systems or other defense platforms
- Experience developing software in languages such as Python or MATLAB to analyze results and automate processes
Responsibilities
- Design, analyze, and optimize thermal management systems for Mach’s vehicles from system to component level
- Perform analyses to understand how heat transfer, thermal loads, and environmental changes impact performance and the vehicle's structural integrity
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including propulsion, structural, and aerodynamics teams, to integrate thermal solutions into vehicle designs while maintaining performance and manufacturability
- Develop thermal testing procedures, including thermal cycling, environmental testing, and failure mode analysis, to ensure system reliability
- Provide actionable insights into how different types of thermal management systems influence vehicle performance
- Create technical documentation, including detailed thermal analysis reports, design guidelines, and test reports
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary range for the Thermal Engineer position?
The salary range is $125K - $200K.
Is this Thermal Engineer role remote or onsite?
This is an onsite position.
What key skills are required for the Thermal Engineer role?
Required skills include experience in thermal analysis for aerospace applications, strong understanding of heat transfer principles and thermal loads, proficiency in thermal analysis software like STAR-CCM+ and Icepak, experience with thermal testing and validation, and excellent collaboration and communication skills.
What is the company culture like at Mach Industries?
Mach Industries operates with startup agility and ambition in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment, with a workforce of approximately 180 employees focused on innovation and national security.
What makes a strong candidate for the Thermal Engineer position?
A strong candidate has a Bachelor’s or preferred Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, hands-on experience with conjugate heat transfer, CFD, thermal prototyping, high-altitude systems, and software like Python or MATLAB for analysis.
Mach Industries
About Mach Industries
Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2022Year Founded
$82.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Industrial & Manufacturing, DefenseIndustries
51-200Employees