Senior Thermal Engineer for Spacecraft Electronics

Jobot

Pasadena (CA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 200,000

Full time

47 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Mechanical Thermal Engineer to support advanced aerospace and government projects in Pasadena, CA. You will perform thermal and structural analyses of electronic hardware, ensuring reliability in challenging environments.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years of experience, a solid background in electronics packaging, and proficiency with ANSYS, COSMOS, and SolidWorks. Join a collaborative team offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical, Physics, or related.
  • 15+ years of relevant engineering experience.
  • Extensive experience in thermal and structural analysis and testing of electronic hardware.
  • Strong knowledge of design principles and analysis methodologies.
  • Experience with ANSYS, COSMOS, TSS, TAS, SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

  • Perform thermal and structural analyses of electronic hardware designs.
  • Determine component temperatures under varied conditions.
  • Assess random vibration and fatigue life of hardware.
  • Review analyses from subcontractors.
  • Support environmental qualification and testing.
  • Participate in design reviews.
  • Collaborate with engineers and project teams.
  • Communicate technical findings and recommendations.
  • Support quality, verification, and documentation.
  • Perform other engineering duties as assigned.

Skills

Thermal/structural analysis
Electronics packaging
Technical communication
Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree (Mechanical/Aerospace/Physics or related)
15+ years of relevant engineering experience

Tools

ANSYS
COSMOS
TSS
TAS
SolidWorks

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced Mechanical Thermal Engineer to support advanced aerospace and government projects in Pasadena, CA. You will perform thermal and structural analyses of electronic hardware, ensuring reliability in challenging environments.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years of experience, a solid background in electronics packaging, and proficiency with ANSYS, COSMOS, and SolidWorks. Join a collaborative team offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

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