Thermal Test Engineer for High-Pressure, High-Speed Systems

Fluidstack; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluidstack in Austin, TX is seeking a hands-on Thermofluids R&D test engineer to own the full test program for large-scale compute infrastructure. You will design and validate test setups, calibrate instrumentation, and manage uncertainty budgets while developing interlocks for safe operation of high-energy equipment.

You will collaborate with design teams on weekly test-driven iterations, stand up complex test cells, and drive data-to-design feedback to accelerate innovation in cooling and

Qualifications

• Experience commissioning test stands and first article validation.
• Instrumentation calibration and shake-down of test setups.
• Ability to write and defend uncertainty budgets for measurements.
• Experience designing interlocks and abort logic for high-energy testing.

Responsibilities

• Own the test program from stand-up to validated performance maps for design teams.
• Stand up test cells: motor test bench, gas loop, load bank, and supporting instrumentation.
• Define measurement chain and uncertainty budget for credible results.
• Write test plans, interlocks, and abort criteria for high-speed/ high-energy machines.
• Turn test data into weekly design changes within the loop.

Skills

Test engineering

Instrumentation

Data analysis

Uncertainty analysis

Safety protocols

Root cause analysis

Interlock logic

LabVIEW

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

NI hardware

Job description

Fluidstack in Austin, TX is seeking a hands-on Thermofluids R&D test engineer to own the full test program for large-scale compute infrastructure. You will design and validate test setups, calibrate instrumentation, and manage uncertainty budgets while developing interlocks for safe operation of high-energy equipment.

You will collaborate with design teams on weekly test-driven iterations, stand up complex test cells, and drive data-to-design feedback to accelerate innovation in cooling and