Thermo-Mechanical Heat Exchanger Design Engineer

Hardware FYI; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Antares is seeking a Thermo-Mechanical Design Engineer in Torrance, CA to develop heat exchanger systems for next-generation energy applications. You will work with responsible engineers and cross-functional teams to mature designs from concept to production, delivering high-performance, reliable hardware.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Aerospace/Nuclear Engineering and 2+ years in mechanical or thermal engineering, with proficiency in CAD and analysis tools (SolidWorks, NX, ANSYS,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or related physics-based field.
• 2+ years of experience in mechanical or thermal engineering, preferably heat exchangers or high-temperature systems.
• Experience with mechanical CAD and engineering analysis tools (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, ANSYS, COMSOL).
• Strong understanding of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, thermal stresses, and structural mechanics.
• Knowledge of piping and pressure-containing component design, including pressure loads and thermal expansion.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design, modeling, and analysis of heat exchanger systems for thermal performance and structural integrity.
• Design and analyze heat exchanger inlet/outlet piping, manifolds, and interfaces.
• Evaluate thermal stresses, expansion, and loads between heat exchangers and supports.
• Support development of manufacturing methods and joining techniques for heat exchanger components.
• Design and support test articles, stands, and procedures to validate performance.

Skills

Mechanical design

Thermal engineering

CFD/FEA

Piping design

Material selection

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Mechanical/Thermal Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

ANSYS

COMSOL

Job description

Antares is seeking a Thermo-Mechanical Design Engineer in Torrance, CA to develop heat exchanger systems for next-generation energy applications. You will work with responsible engineers and cross-functional teams to mature designs from concept to production, delivering high-performance, reliable hardware.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Aerospace/Nuclear Engineering and 2+ years in mechanical or thermal engineering, with proficiency in CAD and analysis tools (SolidWorks, NX, ANSYS,