Thermal Design Engineer

Meta Careers; Sunnyvale, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Thermal Design Engineer to advance thermal solutions for wearables and future technologies. You will work within a cross-disciplinary team spanning mechanical, electrical, and software engineering to move designs from prototypes to production.

You will develop physics-based thermal models, CFD/CAD-based designs, and thermal control systems, testing prototypes to verify performance and reliability in real-world conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience building physics-based thermal models.
• Ability to collaborate with mechanical, electrical and software teams.
• Experience with prototype testing and verification.
• Familiarity with CFD and CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop physics-based thermal models using MATLAB, Python, or Julia.
• Support design, development and optimization of part, sub-system and system-level design with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and optimize thermal and fan models using CFD and CAD tools.
• Integrate new thermal technologies through collaboration with mechanical and electrical engineers.
• Support sub-system and system-level thermal verification through prototype testing.
• Assist in developing thermal control systems by building prototypes for testing.

Skills

Thermal modeling

MATLAB

Python

Julia

CFD

CAD tools

Tools

CFD tools

CAD tools

Job description

# Thermal Design EngineerSunnyvale, CA Hardware+ 1 moreApply nowAt Meta, we aim to bring together cross-disciplinary minds in one place to deliver on our mission: build tools that help people feel connected, anytime, anywhere.As a Thermal Design Engineer, you will take a critical role in developing systems for wearables and/or new technology initiatives. You will be part of a team exploring and developing products over the full lifecycle, from prototypes to mass-production. You will work as part of a cross functional team requiring collaboration in domains inside and outside thermal and fan engineering. This role intersects many disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, and software engineering. Proven experience in solving complex problems, embracing ambiguity, and proactively identifying solutions while working with a wider team is essential.---## Thermal Design Engineer Responsibilities* Develop physics-based thermal models using programming languages such as MatLAB, Python, or Julia* Support the design, development, and optimization of part, sub-system, and system level design through collaboration with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, and software* Develop part and sub-system thermal and fan models using CFD and CAD tools* Develop and optimize thermal designs while integrating new thermal technologies through partnering with mechanical and electrical engineers* Support sub-system and system-level thermal verification through prototype testing* Support the development of thermal control systems while building prototypes to test on physical HW