Senior Thermal Analyst & Mechanical Engineer (CFD)

General Atomics

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 105,890 - 189,545

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) in Rancho Bernardo, CA, is seeking a Thermal Analyst to perform thermal and CFD analyses across lasers, sensors, electronics, and propulsion systems. The role requires strong heat transfer know-how, experience with ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, and MATLAB or Python, plus the ability to communicate results and support program reviews.

This full-time position offers the chance to contribute to defense and industrial programs while maintaining high

Qualifications

Bachelor's, master's, or PhD in engineering or related field with progressive engineering experience.
Expertise in thermal/CFD analysis with emphasis on closed-form calculations.
Proficiency with ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, ANSYS Workbench or similar tools.
Experience with HPC for thermal/CFD simulations is desired.
Programming in MATLAB or Python preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides thermal analysis for lasers, sensors, electronics, motors, batteries, and space payloads.
Provides practical solutions and insights to thermal management problems.
Documents findings and communicates reports and presentations at engineering meetings.
Communicates technical issues and results to internal teams and customers as needed.
Maintains confidentiality and adheres to safety procedures.