Lead Thermal Engineer for High-Altitude Aerospace

Sceye; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Chef-Prepared Lunches

Snacks & Refreshments

Wellness Perks

Dog-Friendly Environment

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401(k) with Match

High-Performance Culture

Job summary

Sceye is seeking a Lead Thermal Engineer in San Francisco, California, to oversee thermal system design for high-altitude aerospace platforms. The role involves optimizing thermal control systems and conducting thermal analyses.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 5-10 years of experience in thermal analysis. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced R&D environment and contribute to innovative stratospheric solutions.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in thermal analysis for aerospace or high-altitude systems.
• Proven experience with thermal management for drones or HAPS.
• Strong understanding of heat transfer in low-density, high-altitude environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize thermal control systems for aerospace platforms.
• Perform thermal analyses using numerical methods.
• Develop and maintain thermal models predicting system behavior.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Heat transfer principles

Problem-solving

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Thermal Desktop

COMSOL

Job description

Sceye is seeking a Lead Thermal Engineer in San Francisco, California, to oversee thermal system design for high-altitude aerospace platforms. The role involves optimizing thermal control systems and conducting thermal analyses.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 5-10 years of experience in thermal analysis. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced R&D environment and contribute to innovative stratospheric solutions.