Thermal Engineer, Sr. Staff

Qualcomm • San Diego, CA

116d • $180,400 - $270,600

About The Position

Qualcomm's Hardware Systems organization is seeking a seasoned Thermal Engineer to join our team. The qualified individual will be creating innovative solutions resolving complex thermal management challenges supporting Automotive applications. He/She will apply analytical and empirical skills on the development of advanced thermal architecture solutions for Automotive chipsets and their hosting platforms.

Requirements

• 8+ years of industry experience in electronics cooling preferably related to Automotive applications.
• Expertise in conducting CFD simulations utilizing tools such as ANSYS-Icepak, Flotherm, or Celsius-EC.
• Skillset and hands-on experience to enable test hardware/platforms and execute test vectors for the purpose of thermal validation and verification testing.
• Ability to write scripts and data analysis.
• Programming experience with Python, C/C++.
• Debugging and bring up experience, in addition to operating data acquisition equipment required.
• Ability to design thermal tests and execute per plan within a laboratory environment.
• Must have experience with selection of thermal management materials.
• In-depth understanding of natural, forced convection, and liquid cooling.
• Must have thermal design experience with PCBs, enclosures, and heat sinks.
• Some experience with 3D geometry CAD tools such as Solidworks or Creo.
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to cooling systems related to Automotive industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform package and system-level thermal modeling to design best in class thermal solutions.
• Support thermal/mechanical projects from concept to production phase.
• Design, set up, run, and deliver results for various thermal experiments to validate performance of hardware.
• Manage technical projects and collaborate with other internal organizations and OEMs/ODMs to support the execution process throughout development cycle.
• Perform thermal simulations and tests and prepare and present results to stakeholders from various disciplines.

Benefits

• $180,400.00 - $270,600.00 salary range.
• Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
• Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
• Highly competitive benefits package designed to support success at work, at home, and at play.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree