Principal Thermal Hardware Engineer (NetSec)

ZipRecruiter; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Thermal Engineer to enhance their innovative cybersecurity products. In this role, you will collaborate with mechanical engineers to develop and optimize thermal solutions, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Your expertise in thermal design and communication will be crucial in supporting product development and sustaining programs. This dynamic environment offers opportunities for growth and impactful contributions to the cybersecurity landscape. Join a high-performing team dedicated to innovation and excellence in protecting digital lives.

Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements

Stock Units

Bonuses

Diversity and Inclusion Programs

Qualifications

• 7-10 years in product design focusing on cooling solutions.
• Deep knowledge of thermal design and ASIC package design.

Responsibilities

• Support thermal efforts in product development and testing.
• Collaborate with engineers to optimize thermal designs.

Skills

Thermal Design Solutions

Cross-Functional Communication

Cooling Solutions

Modeling Skills (Flowtherm & Icepak)

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Flowtherm

Icepak

Job description

Job Description

Company Description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks, everything starts and ends with our mission: to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on challenging and disrupting the way things are done, seeking innovators committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity.

Who We Are

We take our mission seriously, relentlessly protecting our customers. We believe that the unique ideas of every team member contribute to our success. Our values, crowdsourced from employees, are reflected in our daily actions—disruptive innovation, collaboration, integrity, and inclusivity.

As part of our team, you will help shape the future of cybersecurity. We value fast work, ongoing learning, and respect for individual differences. Our development and wellbeing programs support diverse needs, including FLEXBenefits, mental and financial health resources, and personalized learning opportunities.

Job Description

Your Career

We seek an experienced Thermal Engineer to develop and optimize thermal solutions for PAN products. You will collaborate with mechanical engineers to design, evaluate, and improve thermal systems, ensuring performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in NPI and sustaining programs.

Your Impact

• Support thermal efforts in PAN product development (NPI & Sustaining)
• Assist ASIC team in thermal package performance evaluation prior to manufacturing
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers on thermal solutions
• Conduct thermal feasibility studies and evaluate design viability
• Create and maintain thermal simulation models throughout product development
• Optimize thermal designs for quality and cost
• Participate in engineering meetings and system design reviews
• Support thermal testing and review thermal reports
• Assist with sustaining thermal efforts to ensure long-term performance
• Support early-phase thermal development tasks
• Provide recommendations on thermal materials and assembly

Qualifications

Your Experience

Technical Expertise

• Deep knowledge of active and passive thermal design solutions
• Understanding of telecom rack and desktop design
• Ability to work across hardware, operations, manufacturing, and quality teams
• Understanding of ASIC package design

Communication

• Excellent cross-functional communication skills

Experience

• 7-10 years in PAN product design, focusing on cooling solutions
• Flowtherm & Icepak modeling skills

Education

• PhD, MS, or BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

Additional Information

• Integral role in product lifecycle, supporting NPI and sustaining programs
• Requires flexibility and proactive approach across multiple efforts

The Team

Our engineering team is at the core of our products, constantly innovating to address evolving cyber threats. They define industry standards and thrive in ambiguity, driven by challenge and the need for cybersecurity solutions.

Join us to build impactful products and practices shaping the cybersecurity industry over the next decade. We value initiative, innovation, and proactive improvement.

Why Palo Alto Networks?

• Create NPI hardware in an innovative environment
• Explore impactful opportunities
• Be part of a high-performing cybersecurity team
• Enjoy FLEXwork arrangements

Compensation Disclosure

Salary ranges from $166,000 to $267,500 annually, depending on qualifications and location. Compensation may include stock units and bonuses. Benefits details are available on our website.

Our Commitment

We value diversity and are committed to providing accommodations for qualified individuals. Contact us at [e-mail] if needed.

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer, fostering an inclusive environment where all qualified applicants are considered without discrimination.