Senior Thermal Engineer

Piper Companies is seeking a Thermal Engineer to support an industry‑leading hardware organization developing cutting‑edge server‑class compute systems. The Thermal Engineer will focus heavily on advanced liquid‑cooling technologies and will operate onsite five days a week in Saratoga, CA. Responsibilities of the

Thermal Engineer:

• Design, develop, and optimize liquid‑cooling solutions specifically for server‑class compute hardware.
• Lead thermal characterization, analysis, and validation activities for high‑performance systems.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering teams to ensure successful integration of liquid‑cooling architectures.
• Identify thermal risks, propose technical solutions, and drive resolution through data‑driven experiments.
• Support full lifecycle development from concept through production, including test planning and execution.

Qualifications of the

Thermal Engineer:

• 8+ years of experience in liquid‑cooling thermal engineering.
• Demonstrated experience developing liquid‑cooling solutions for server‑class compute platforms (not EV, automotive, or consumer electronics).
• Strong understanding of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermal simulation tools.
• Hands‑on experience with system‑level thermal validation and testing methodologies. Compensation for the Thermal Engineer includes:
• Salary range: $260,000 - $300,000 depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO This job opens for applications on 04/24/2026.

Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. #LI-JN1 #ONSITE