Senior Thermal Analysis Engineer
$146,000–$194,000 year
On-siteLexington, Massachusetts, United States
Lexington, Massachusetts, United StatesOn-sitePart Time$146,000–$194,000 yearSenior LevelDefense TechnologyLarge
Part TimeSenior LevelLargeDefense Technology
Job Summary
Execute hand calculations and develop CFD models to predict temperatures and heat transfer for hardware development programs. Generate and correlate integrated FEMs for imaging platforms, then perform test-model correlation to validate analytical predictions against environmental test data. Prepare technical reports presenting findings to internal teams and external customers while staying current with thermal analysis techniques and industry standards.
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing or have obtained a MS or higher degree in engineering or applied physics with focus on heat transfer and fluid dynamics
- 7+ years of experience in a thermal analysis or thermo-physics analysis role
- Thermal FEA experience – STAR-CCM+, ANSYS, Icepak, or Flotherm
- Familiarity with Matlab or Python (or equivalent) for developing analytical models and performing data acquisition & post-processing
- Experience with performing test-model correlation and test based characterization of critical modelling input parameters
- Good at working independently and with various teams and key stakeholders
- Highly motivated, self-starting, results oriented, and capable of working in a dynamic environment
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Performed structural, thermal, and optical performance (STOP) models for high performance imaging systems
- General knowledge of climatic and/or dynamic testing including understanding of various instrumentation and data acquisition fundamentals
- Knowledge on how to run and operate chambers, DAQs, and other major test apparatus
- CAD skills (any platform) and ability to make high quality engineering drawings that meet common industry standards
- Experience in an immersive interdisciplinary technical project (collegiate project teams or professional settings)
- Basic knowledge of MIL-STD-810 or equivalent
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