Thermal Engineer- AirJet
SA Technologies•San Jose, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
SA Technologies Inc. is seeking a Senior Thermal Engineer with expertise in complex thermal systems from concept through production, particularly in scaling within a startup environment. This role involves leading the development of next-generation compute platforms using Client's AirJet technologies, focusing on both consumer electronics and data center thermal design and cooling. The engineer will drive end-to-end thermal architecture across various platforms to ensure scalable, energy-efficient, and reliable cooling. This is not a simulation-only role.
Requirements
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Sciences, or related field.
- 7+ years of hands-on experience in thermal design of high-power electronics or data center systems.
- Expertise in CFD tools: Ansys Icepak, Fluent, or equivalent.
- Deep understanding of heat transfer and fluid dynamics, including conduction, convection (forced and natural), and phase change cooling.
- Strong track record of bringing complex cooling solutions to production, with thermal ownership.
- Strong technical communication and ability to present to customers, executive audiences and cross-functional teams.
- Proven leadership in cross-functional engineering projects.
- Proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Drive thermal cooling strategies for consumer electronics devices, to meet performance, efficiency, and reliability goals using AirJet technologies.
- Lead airflow and thermal simulations using CFD tools at component, system levels.
- Optimize custom thermal solution, flow paths, heat sinks, ducting designs.
- Guide thermal validation plans, including the use of IR thermography, thermocouples, pressure drop measurements, and flow behavior from acoustics perspective.
- Perform thermal margin analysis and ensure compliance with derating guidelines, component lifetime requirements, and ASHRAE standards.
- Mentor junior engineers, review their designs and analyses, and help scale best practices across the organization.
- Collaborate closely with R&D and manufacturing to ensure high quality thermal modules to customers.
Benefits
- A Great Place to Work® Certified
- Best Places for Women
- CMMI Level 5
- Microsoft Gold Partner
- Google Partner
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
