Senior Thermal Engineer - AirJet Cooling (Onsite)

Zoho; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Technologies Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking a Senior Thermal Engineer to lead end-to-end thermal architecture for consumer electronics and data center platforms using AirJet technologies. This is a hands-on, production-focused role in a startup-like environment, not simulation-only.

You will own CFD modeling, heat transfer design, validation plans, and cross-functional collaboration with R&D and manufacturing to deliver scalable, energy-efficient cooling solutions.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Thermal Sciences.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in thermal design of high-power electronics or data center systems.
• Expertise with CFD tools (ANSYS Icepak, Fluent) or equivalent.
• Deep understanding of heat transfer and fluid dynamics (conduction, convection, phase change cooling).
• Proven track record bringing complex cooling solutions to production.

Responsibilities

• Drive thermal architecture leadership for consumer electronics devices, servers, and racks.
• Lead CFD simulations and system modeling to optimize heat sinks, airflow, and ducting designs.
• Guide thermal validation plans using IR thermography, thermocouples, and pressure measurements.
• Perform thermal margin analysis and ensure compliance with derating guidelines and standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate across R&D and manufacturing to scale best practices.

Skills

Thermal design

CFD tools

Heat transfer

System-level design

Leadership

Education

MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering / Thermal Sciences

Tools

ANSYS Icepak

Fluent

Job description

SA Technologies Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking a Senior Thermal Engineer to lead end-to-end thermal architecture for consumer electronics and data center platforms using AirJet technologies. This is a hands-on, production-focused role in a startup-like environment, not simulation-only.

You will own CFD modeling, heat transfer design, validation plans, and cross-functional collaboration with R&D and manufacturing to deliver scalable, energy-efficient cooling solutions.