Thermal Avionics Packaging Engineer (TS/SCI)

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

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.