Staff Airframe/Systems Thermal Engineer
Skills
- Strong understanding of heat transfer fundamentals including conduction, convection, and radiation
- Experience with thermal management of aerospace structures and high-power density systems
- Proficiency with CFD and FEA software such as NASA Overflow, Fun3D, StarCCM+, Ansys Fluent, Abaqus, and Nastran
- Experience in thermal testing and correlating test data with models
- Familiarity with aerospace design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes
- Programming skills in Python preferred; Matlab/Simulink experience also valuable
- Strong technical communication and collaboration skills
Responsibilities
- Perform detailed thermal analysis of the airframe considering external and internal heat sources and insulation
- Develop and implement thermal management solutions for composite airframe structures to mitigate thermal stress and maintain structural integrity
- Design and optimize cooling solutions for aircraft systems and LRUs to ensure operation within temperature limits
- Conduct parametric studies and sensitivity analysis to optimize thermal design of aircraft structure and systems
- Develop, refine, and use CFD and FEA models for simulation and validation of thermal scenarios
- Support planning and execution of test campaigns for thermal model correlation and validation
- Collaborate with multiple engineering teams including Aerodynamics, Airframe, Flight Control, Actuation, Avionics, Propulsion, Battery, and Manufacturing
- Participate in design reviews and document technical analysis and recommendations
Education
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Benefits
- Competitive base salary between $180,000 - $210,000
- Inclusive and equitable work environment
- Opportunities to work at the forefront of sustainable air mobility technology
- Collaborative and diverse team culture
- Commitment to reasonable accommodations for applicants
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