Senior Fluid & Thermal Systems Design Engineer

Socket.dev; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 172,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer is seeking a Senior Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer to lead the design of integrated thermal lubrication systems for an all-electric aircraft. You will create CAD models, develop 1D and CFD analyses, and collaborate with manufacturing to ensure producibility and reliability.

The role requires 5+ years in fluid/thermal systems, strong CAD skills (NX/Creo), and experience with GT-Power/AMESim/MATLAB. Occasional travel for testing and supplier visits is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in fluid, lubrication, or thermal management design.
• Proven track record taking systems from concept through production.
• Proficiency in CAD and 2D drawings; experience with 1D modeling tools.
• CFD experience with StarCCM+ or similar is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of integrated thermal lubrication systems from concept through production implementation.
• Design and specify pumps, filters, heat exchangers, valves, and related components.
• Develop architectures for optimized thermal management and lubrication performance.
• Create CAD models, drawings, and system specifications; collaborate with manufacturing.
• Perform 1D system modeling and simulation (GT-Power, AMESim, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Use CFD tools to optimize designs and validate performance.
• Develop test equipment and run component/system tests; analyze results.

Skills

Fluid systems design

Thermal management

CAD modeling

1D system modeling

CFD analysis

Analytical problem solving

Communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX/Creo

GT-Power

AMESim

MATLAB/Simulink

StarCCM+

Job description

Archer is seeking a Senior Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer to lead the design of integrated thermal lubrication systems for an all-electric aircraft. You will create CAD models, develop 1D and CFD analyses, and collaborate with manufacturing to ensure producibility and reliability.

The role requires 5+ years in fluid/thermal systems, strong CAD skills (NX/Creo), and experience with GT-Power/AMESim/MATLAB. Occasional travel for testing and supplier visits is expected.