Perform thermal analysis of avionics systems, defining heat-sinking, airflow, and conduction paths that maintain component junction temperatures within reliability limits.
Build reduced-order and lumped-parameter thermal models derived from high-fidelity simulations for use in system-level performance, range, and mission-planning tools.
Define and execute thermal test campaigns, including instrumented bench tests, environmental chamber tests, and flight test data collection, and correlate physical results to analysis models.
Establish thermal design requirements and operating limits.
4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
Experience developing and validating thermal models including reduced-order models, FEA, and CFD.
Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
Experience with electric powertrain components and thermal management systems design
Experience with applicable aerospace design standards including DO-25, DO-160G, SAE AIR1168, or MIL-STD-810
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USA, WA, Seattle - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually