Avionics Thermal Engineer: Mission-Critical Heat Solutions

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing aerospace technology organization to identify a talented Thermal Engineer - Avionics. This role focuses on developing thermal solutions for avionics hardware and ensuring reliability in demanding environments.

You will lead thermal design and analysis, build and validate models, and work with multidisciplinary teams to optimize heat dissipation and performance across the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or related field).
• 5+ years of thermal engineering experience in high‑reliability aerospace/electronics systems.
• Strong knowledge of conduction, convection, and radiation heat transfer.
• Experience with thermal analysis of electronic hardware and assemblies.
• Proficiency with thermal modeling software such as Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT, ANSYS, or COMSOL.

Responsibilities

• Lead thermal design and analysis for avionics hardware, including boards, assemblies, and enclosures.
• Develop and validate thermal models using analytical and simulation methods.
• Perform steady-state and transient thermal analyses to inform design decisions.
• Establish thermal requirements and operating margins for hardware in extreme environments.
• Collaborate on hardware layout and packaging to optimize heat dissipation.
• Evaluate cooling solutions and materials, including heat sinks and thermal interface materials.
• Support environmental, thermal cycling, and TVAC testing activities.
• Correlate test data with models and implement design improvements.
• Prepare technical documentation and participate in design reviews.
• Assist with troubleshooting and corrective actions for thermal performance.

Skills

Heat transfer

Thermal analysis

Electronics cooling

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Thermal Desktop

SINDA/FLUINT

ANSYS

COMSOL

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing aerospace technology organization to identify a talented Thermal Engineer - Avionics. This role focuses on developing thermal solutions for avionics hardware and ensuring reliability in demanding environments.

You will lead thermal design and analysis, build and validate models, and work with multidisciplinary teams to optimize heat dissipation and performance across the product lifecycle.