Avionics Thermal Engineer — Packaging & CFD Specialist

BOAB Ventures; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BOAB Ventures seeks a Mechanical Engineer specializing in thermal analysis for avionics electronics. You will own thermal analysis from concept through hardware integration, using heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and CFD to predict system performance.

You will drive requirements, develop multiple design concepts, and contribute to PDR/CDR/TRR milestones while collaborating with design, systems, and procurement teams. A TS/SCI clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in thermal analysis for avionics/electronics.
• Ability to derive requirements from high-level specs.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal analysis of avionics electronics using first order thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and CFD.
• Take projects from requirements to completion, deriving requirements and assumptions.
• Propose multiple design solutions and document design intent clearly.
• Contribute to PDR/CDR/TRR milestones with schedule, cost, and technical input.
• Collaborate across mechanical design, systems, operations, quality, and procurement.
• Identify and communicate risks early to leadership.
• Mentor and onboard junior engineers and technicians.
• Suggest process improvements to daily workflows.

Skills

Thermal analysis

CFD simulation

Heat transfer

Fluid mechanics

Mechanical design

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

SolidWorks

Job description

BOAB Ventures seeks a Mechanical Engineer specializing in thermal analysis for avionics electronics. You will own thermal analysis from concept through hardware integration, using heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and CFD to predict system performance.

You will drive requirements, develop multiple design concepts, and contribute to PDR/CDR/TRR milestones while collaborating with design, systems, and procurement teams. A TS/SCI clearance is preferred.