Senior Thermal/Hardware Engineer
On-siteCentral, Louisiana, United States
Job Summary
Lead system-level thermal design, simulation, and validation for high-density, high-power networking platforms from early concept through mass production. Own the end-to-end thermal development lifecycle including heatsink design, CFD simulation, thermal mockup, in-lab testing, and data analysis. Define and execute thermal validation test plans covering thermal margin, acoustics, shock/vibration, reliability, and safety. Drive system-level design tradeoffs in collaboration with mechanical, electrical, power, firmware, and software engineering teams. Engage manufacturing partners and suppliers to deliver production-ready thermal solutions. Represent the thermal team across large development programs to influence architecture decisions and manage risks. Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions during builds and qualification. Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers.
Required Qualifications
- Onsite work from an HPE office
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in thermal design and electronics packaging
- Demonstrated track record of leading thermal development on networking platforms
- Deep expertise in thermal design and electronics packaging for high-density, high-power systems (data center and networking applications)
- Strong proficiency in CFD simulation tools (FloTHERM), with demonstrated ability to correlate simulation models against lab measurements
- Solid understanding of system thermal control, including fan selection and fan control methodologies
- Hands-on experience with thermal test setups and instrumentation: thermocouples, DAQs, environmental/thermal chambers, and metered airflow/pressure benches
- Ability to develop test automation and data analysis scripts using Python or equivalent scripting languages
- Proficiency in designing heatsinks, sheet metal structures, plastic components, ducts, and baffles, with working knowledge of associated manufacturing processes and production tooling
- Experience working closely with vendors and contract manufacturers on design-for-manufacturability and cost optimization
- Proven technical leadership — independently drives complex, multi-disciplinary projects; manages competing priorities and system-level tradeoffs
- Clear communicator — able to clearly present thermal strategies and design proposals to engineering peers and senior leadership
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- Experience working closely with vendors and contract manufacturers on design-for-manufacturability and cost optimization
- Proven technical leadership — independently drives complex, multi-disciplinary projects; manages competing priorities and system-level tradeoffs
- Clear communicator — able to clearly present thermal strategies and design proposals to engineering peers and senior leadership
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