Thermal and Performance Architect

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-year thermal technology roadmaps, including innovations in PCM, vapor chambers, fans, and active cooling solutions
• Partner with silicon vendors to co-design systems based on power delivery profiles and thermal maps
• Drive development of advanced CFD workflows to predict steady-state and transient thermal behavior
• Architect thermal tuning algorithms to balance skin temperature, fan acoustics, and system performance
• Lead project teams of mechanical and thermal engineers through all phases of development from concept to production
• Provide architectural consultation and design reviews across multiple organizations
• Mentor less-experienced engineers and help develop future technical leaders

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Thermal Fluids
• 10+ years of experience in senior thermal performance or principal engineering roles
• Extensive experience across the full hardware development lifecycle
• Strong thermal analysis expertise using CFD tools such as Flotherm XT, FLOEFD, or Icepak
• Proficiency with CAD and simulation tools including PTC Creo, SolidWorks, and ANSYS
• Hands-on experience with heat pipes, vapor chambers, and fluidic cooling designs
• Experience designing sheet metal and plastic components and understanding manufacturing processes

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Long term and short term disability insurance
• Life insurance and employee assistance programs
• Generous time off policies, including 4-12 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• 11 paid holidays and flexible paid vacation/sick leave