Thermal Analyst Electronics Packaging Mechanical Engineer with Security Clearance

BOAB Ventures; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

BOAB Ventures is seeking a Mechanical Engineer specializing in thermal analysis for a defense avionics program. You will own thermal analysis from concept to hardware integration, using first-order heat transfer and CFD to predict behavior at system and component levels.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, with locations onsite at Chantilly, VA; Palm Bay, FL; or Carlsbad, CA, and offers a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience; Master's with 2+ years; or 8+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong first order thermal analysis skills for conduction and convection cooling systems.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal analysis of avionics electronics using first order thermodynamics and CFD.
• Take projects from high level requirements to completion, deriving requirements and making sound technical assumptions.
• Question requirements when necessary to get to the real product need.
• Propose multiple conceptual design solutions and document design intent clearly.
• Contribute directly to PDR, CDR, and TRR milestones, and provide schedule, cost, and technical input at the subsystem level.
• Work across mechanical design, systems, operations, quality, and procurement.
• Flag issues and risks early and report status to team leadership.
• Direct and review the work of newer engineers, designers, and technicians, and help onboard new hires and interns.
• Identify and submit process improvements that make daily work better.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Conduction

Convection

CFD tools

Clearance required

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4+ years

Master's degree + 2+ years

8+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

FloTHERM

Ansys Icepak

STAR-CCM+

OpenFOAM

Creo

CATIA

NX

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

Job Description BOAB VENTURES Thermal Analyst, Electronics Packaging (Mechanical Engineer) Location: Onsite at one of three client sites: Chantilly, VA; Palm Bay, FL; or Carlsbad, CA Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance. Active TS/SCI preferred. About the Role BOAB Ventures is hiring a Mechanical Engineer who specializes in thermal analysis for a defense prime's military avionics group. The team builds next generation technology for military aircraft with the speed of a small company and the depth of a large one. You will own thermal analysis for avionics electronics from concept through hardware integration and test. You will use first order heat transfer and fluid mechanics along with conjugate heat transfer CFD to predict thermal behavior at the system and component level. This role fits a self driven engineer who can take high level requirements and run with them.

What You Will Do

• Perform thermal analysis of avionics electronics using first order thermodynamics and fluid mechanics along with CFD simulation.
• Take projects from high level requirements to completion, deriving requirements and making sound technical assumptions where needed.
• Question requirements when necessary to get to the real product need.
• Propose multiple conceptual design solutions and document design intent clearly.
• Contribute directly to PDR, CDR, and TRR milestones, and provide schedule, cost, and technical input at the subsystem level.
• Work across mechanical design, systems, operations, quality, and procurement.
• Flag issues and risks early and report status to team leadership.
• Direct and review the work of newer engineers, designers, and technicians, and help onboard new hires and interns.
• Identify and submit process improvements that make daily work better. Required Skills
• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience; Master's with 2+ years; or 8+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong first order thermal analysis skills for conduction and convection cooling systems.
• Active TS/SCI clearance. Desired Skills
• 2+ years of thermal analysis for electronics packaging, including design for and testing to military environments (temperature, vibration, shock).
• FloTHERM experience. Ansys Icepak, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM, or similar CFD tools are also a good fit.
• 3D CAD experience in Creo, CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar.
• Hands on capability, including integration of mechanisms and products.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, and comfort working on multi disciplinary teams. Additional Details BOAB Ventures is a boutique defense and national security staffing firm. We place cleared engineers and technologists with the programs that matter most to the mission, and we work directly with hiring leaders so candidates get real answers fast. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions requiring a security clearance.