Senior Thermal Systems Engineer

About the Company

Founded in 2024 and headquartered in Signal Hill, California, Karman Industries is at the forefront of revolutionizing industrial thermal energy. Our mission is to electrify global thermal systems across data centers, manufacturing, and energy industries through the development of the revolutionary Heat Processing Unit (HPU).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical subject matter expert in thermal systems design and turbomachinery integration
• Identify, ideate, and develop innovative thermal management and process integration concepts
• Evaluate and optimize system-level solutions using engineering judgment and analytical tools
• Utilize and contribute to proprietary software to assess system performance and feasibility
• Develop technical specifications, performance analyses, and design documentation
• Create conceptual design packages including PFDs, equipment sizing, and system layouts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product development and system optimization initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• At least 5 years of experience in energy systems, thermal systems engineering, or process engineering
• Proficiency in techno-economic modeling and system design tools
• High familiarity with pumps, heat exchangers, air coolers, refrigeration systems, and turbomachinery

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Mechanical, Process, or Energy Engineering
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics and heat transfer fundamentals
• Experience with heat exchanger design and finned-tube technology
• Experience with Python or MatLab-SimScape for engineering modeling
• Strong project management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines