Top Aerospace Thermal Engineering Jobs

Leads mechanical and thermal development for complex server products, including concept design, thermal simulation, cooling solutions, validation, tooling, testing, and production support. Oversees project teams and development partners, evaluates designs against standards, manages vendor relationships, drives technology integration, and mentors engineers. The role focuses on fan and heatsink technology, electronics packaging, sheet metal and plastic parts, CFD, thermal mockups, and system-level thermal performance.

Designs and validates thermal and mechanical solutions for server products, including cooling systems, fans, heatsinks, sheet metal and plastic components. Leads development teams, oversees thermal simulations and mockups, manages design validation, collaborates with vendors and development partners, reviews compliance with standards, drives technology integration, and mentors less-experienced engineers. The role is onsite in Wisconsin and requires some foreign travel.

Develops advanced thermal management technologies for microelectronic, aerospace, and automotive systems. Responsibilities include designing and fabricating thermal components and microsystems, planning heat-transfer experiments and test campaigns, conducting thermal and thermo-structural modeling, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, communicating research through presentations and publications, documenting inventions, supporting patents, and writing research proposals.

Develop and sustain Diffusion, Ion Implantation, and Rapid Thermal Processing semiconductor processes in a high-volume manufacturing fab. Monitor SPC and FDC systems, investigate excursions, conduct root-cause analysis and experiments, improve yield and process capability, support equipment qualifications and change controls, and collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and quality teams.

Build and integrate thermal, hydraulic, lubrication, ventilation, and propulsion system models using 1D and coarse 3D simulation tools. Support electrified and conventional propulsion design, validation, software- and hardware-in-the-loop co-simulation, test-to-model correlation, and technical problem resolution. Interpret simulation results to recommend design improvements, enhance analysis tools, and develop automation using Python or MATLAB. The role also includes collaboration, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.

Develops and leads thermal, hydraulic, lubrication, ventilation, and propulsion system models for electrified and conventional vehicles. Builds 1D and coarse 3D simulations, integrates plant models for SiL and HiL co-simulation, interprets results to guide design decisions, improves analysis tools, and develops automation using Python or MATLAB. The role also provides technical leadership, mentors colleagues, and leads efficiency improvement initiatives.

Designs and validates mechanical and thermal hardware, electronics enclosures, production tooling, and related engineering solutions. Develops test plans for tolerances, form, fit, function, shock, vibration, EMI, safety, reliability, acoustics, fan curves, and system power. Collaborates with internal and outsourced partners to deliver reliable, cost-effective, high-quality products. The role requires mechanical design expertise, sheet metal and plastic part development, thermal validation using CFD, and effective technical communication.

Own aircraft thermal systems engineering for a Group 5 UAV fighter, including thermal analysis, CFD modeling, cooling-system design, requirements, risk management, CAD integration, testing, supplier execution, qualification, and airworthiness support. The role requires hands-on development of thermal hardware, model correlation with test data, and technical leadership across structures, avionics, fluid systems, and other vehicle disciplines.

Leads thermal and thermo-mechanical simulation for advanced HBM and semiconductor packaging systems. Develops multiphysics models, analyzes heat transfer and structural behavior, correlates simulations with silicon measurements, evaluates materials and manufacturing variation, and influences product and package design decisions. Advances simulation automation and modeling frameworks, applies AI-enabled engineering solutions, and mentors engineers.

Drive thermal performance optimization for High Bandwidth Memory products across design, process, packaging, assembly, and testing. Develop thermal characterization plans and DOE investigations, analyze silicon, manufacturing, metrology, and test data, correlate simulations with measured performance, and resolve thermal challenges with cross-functional engineering teams. Improve thermal resistance, consistency, and product performance through structured, data-driven problem solving.

Leads organization-wide thermal architecture and advanced liquid-cooling development for high-performance computing, networking, and data-center hardware. Owns system thermal design, CFD modeling, validation, reliability, manufacturability, supplier engagement, and production ramp. Influences executives, customers, partners, and standards groups while solving complex thermal-fluid challenges, guiding cross-functional programs, developing technology roadmaps, driving innovation, and mentoring engineers.

Leads integration of full-vehicle thermal systems co-simulation models for virtual design, development, and validation. Coordinates cross-functional partners, resolves program issues, maintains simulation packages across software and calibration releases, advocates virtual engineering methods, plans resources, and represents thermal systems requirements within governance teams.

Leads the thermal control systems manufacturing engineering team for spacecraft hardware. Owns manufacturing development, production readiness, build execution, schedules, work instructions, inspection plans, process qualification, and nonconformance resolution. Partners with design, quality, supply chain, technicians, and integration teams to manufacture pumps, fluid loops, coldplates, heaters, and tubing. Mentors engineers, supports hiring, drives design for manufacturability, supplier readiness, root-cause corrective actions, and successful hardware integration.

Own the technical direction, architecture, analysis, validation, and development of aircraft avionics thermal and fluid systems. Lead cross-functional trade studies, modeling, testing, risk reduction, and aircraft integration efforts. Serve as a technical authority in design reviews and customer discussions, establish thermal engineering standards, mentor engineers, and deliver solutions addressing performance, reliability, manufacturability, and mission-critical aerospace requirements.

Designs, analyzes, integrates, and tests thermal management systems for unmanned aircraft avionics and electronics. Develops heat-transfer and fluid-flow models using hand calculations and CFD, leads trade studies and risk assessments, plans instrumentation and validation testing, and communicates findings through design reviews and reports. The role also guides cross-disciplinary teams and influences electrical and PCBA design decisions.

Supports senior engineers with the analysis, design, and evaluation of mechanical systems, components, propulsion, structures, and environmental systems. Collects and analyzes data, resolves routine technical problems, prepares technical documentation, and communicates findings. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and deadlines. Requires a related bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 0–2 years of experience.

Supports thermal system analysis and development for aerospace applications under senior-engineer guidance. Performs first-order analyses, applies aerospace principles and standards, documents technical data, and prepares reports and presentations. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, participates in technical reviews, communicates technical information, and contributes to routine engineering solutions of limited scope.

Leads mechanical and thermal design for liquid-cooled servers and rack architectures. Develops cold plates, manifolds, fluid connections, tubing, and serviceability features; performs CFD, thermal analysis, and laboratory testing. Creates qualification plans covering thermal, leak, structural, vibration, materials, corrosion, and manufacturing reliability. Drives root-cause analysis, supplier and manufacturing partner engagements, technical reviews, and design decisions. Mentors engineers while ensuring cooling solutions meet performance, reliability, acoustic, power, and customer requirements.

Performs structural and thermal engineering analyses using classical methods and FEA tools. Builds and post-processes component- and system-level models, conducts modal, vibration, shock, static, and heat-transfer analyses, and collaborates across engineering disciplines to optimize designs. The role documents findings, presents results, supports program teams, and provides technical guidance to junior engineers. It is hybrid with at least 50% onsite presence and supports aerospace and mission-critical hardware programs.

Leads structural and thermal analysis for aerospace and mission-critical hardware using classical engineering methods and FEA tools. Performs modal, vibration, shock, static, steady-state, and transient thermal analyses; develops and post-processes models; influences architecture and design decisions; communicates risks and recommendations; and mentors junior engineers. The hybrid role requires at least 50% onsite presence and eligibility for a Secret DoD security clearance.

Performs structural and thermal engineering analyses using classical methods and FEA tools across aerospace and mission-critical hardware. Builds and post-processes component- and system-level models, conducts modal, vibration, shock, static, and heat-transfer analyses, and collaborates with multidisciplinary design teams. The role documents results, supports program execution, provides technical guidance to junior engineers, and requires at least 50% onsite presence.

Performs structural, thermal, modal, vibration, shock, static, and transient heat-transfer analyses using FEA and classical engineering methods. Develops and post-processes component- and system-level models, supports architecture and design decisions, leads technical reviews, assesses risks, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams. The role provides technical leadership and mentorship across aerospace and mission-critical hardware programs, with at least 50% onsite work.

Leads mechanical and thermal development for complex servers, electronics, and technology products. Oversees multiple project teams and internal or outsourced partners across architecture, design, validation, tooling, and testing. Reviews designs for compliance and quality, drives innovation, provides thermal and mechanical expertise to cross-functional programs, and mentors less-experienced engineers. Uses CFD, thermal mockups, and 3D CAD tools to validate and develop thermal solutions.

Owns aircraft avionics thermal management from architecture and requirements through analysis, qualification, and production. Develops and validates heat-transfer and CFD models, leads thermal trade studies, defines testing and verification strategies, and integrates active and passive cooling solutions. The role influences electrical, PCBA, mechanical, and systems design; evaluates suppliers; manages thermal risks; presents technical findings; and mentors engineers across cross-functional teams.

Design, analyze, and test spacecraft thermal systems at component through system level. Build thermal models, support verification testing, develop tools, brief stakeholders, and assist with materials/processes and MLI support. Contribute to proposals and program efforts.