Senior Thermal Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Thermal Engineer role is onsite in Rockledge, FL. Compensation is not specified. The role supports research and development of thermal management technologies for military, government, and commercial applications. The engineer leads work from concept through prototype, testing, and production, applying analysis and hands-on experimentation to develop thermal solutions. The work contributes to improved performance and reduced size, weight, and power in aerospace and other demanding systems.

What you'll do

• Lead thermal engineering projects from concept through prototype, testing, and production
• perform heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics calculations
• develop computational models using CFD and FEA tools
• design, build, instrument, and test hardware
• develop test plans and analyze data
• coordinate with customers
• prepare technical proposals
• support manufacturability and production transition
• research emerging technologies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior thermal engineer

rockledge fl

mainstream engineering

thermal management

research and development

heat transfer

thermodynamics

fluid mechanics

cfd

fea

prototype testing

aerospace systems

u.s. citizenship required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a master’s or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, 10+ years of engineering experience, hands-on laboratory or prototype testing, and U.S. citizenship due to ITAR requirements.

About the employer

Mainstream Engineering is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.