Senior Thermal Analyst, Avionics Packaging

L3Harris Technologies; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, FL is seeking a Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineering – Thermal Analyst to lead thermal analysis for avionics electronics from concept to hardware integration and test.

You will perform first-order thermodynamics, CFD simulations, and conjugate heat transfer analyses to predict system and component thermal responses while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet program milestones and security requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required with 6+ years of experience, or 4+ years with graduate degree; more experience accepted.
• First order analysis of heating/cooling thermal management systems (conduction, convection).
• Experience in CFD software packages (FloTHERM preferred; Ansys, Icepak, StarCCM, OpenFOAM acceptable).
• 2+ years of thermal analysis for packaging electronics in military environments (temperature, vibration, shock).

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal analysis of avionics electronics and packaging.
• Develop and run CFD simulations to predict thermal responses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, operations, and procurement.
• Document design intent and provide regular status updates.

Skills

Thermal analysis

CFD software

3D CAD modeling

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

FloTHERM

Ansys

Icepak

StarCCM

OpenFOAM

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, FL is seeking a Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineering – Thermal Analyst to lead thermal analysis for avionics electronics from concept to hardware integration and test.

You will perform first-order thermodynamics, CFD simulations, and conjugate heat transfer analyses to predict system and component thermal responses while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet program milestones and security requirements.