Hybrid Thermal Engineer: Modeling, Testing & Validation

Applicantz, Inc; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Applicantz, Inc is seeking a highly motivated Thermal Engineer to lead characterization and modeling of a thermal control assembly with embedded heaters and a liquid-cooled plate. The role focuses on developing a physics-based, experimentally validated transfer function for two coolant formulations.

The successful candidate will design experiments, develop analytical and computational models, and correlate predictions with measured results across varying operating conditions.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in thermal engineering, heat transfer, or thermal management systems.
• Strong expertise in thermal management, heat transfer, and precision thermal systems.
• Experience developing and validating thermal models using experimental data.
• Hands-on experience with hardware instrumentation, thermal testing, and laboratory experimentation.
• Proficiency with Python and/or MATLAB for data analysis and model development.

Responsibilities

• Characterize thermal performance including: mean temperature, spatial gradients, and thermal transition and settling behavior.
• Design experiments to isolate and quantify key thermal parameters and mechanisms.
• Specify and implement thermal instrumentation including thermocouples, RTDs, flow sensors, pressure sensors, and infrared cameras.
• Develop analytical and computational thermal models of multi-component assemblies.
• Develop and validate transfer functions to predict thermal performance differences between two specific coolants.
• Correlate experimental data with simulation results and improve model accuracy.
• Develop automated analysis tools and data processing workflows using Python or MATLAB.
• Generate technical reports and present conclusions to engineering and management teams.

Skills

Thermal management

Heat transfer

Precision thermal systems

Data analysis

Hardware instrumentation

Python

MATLAB

Education

MS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Aerospace Engineering

MS in Chemical Engineering

PhD in related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Infrared cameras

Thermocouples

RTDs

Flow sensors

Pressure sensors

Job description

Applicantz, Inc is seeking a highly motivated Thermal Engineer to lead characterization and modeling of a thermal control assembly with embedded heaters and a liquid-cooled plate. The role focuses on developing a physics-based, experimentally validated transfer function for two coolant formulations.

The successful candidate will design experiments, develop analytical and computational models, and correlate predictions with measured results across varying operating conditions.