Thermal R&D Engineer

Thermal R D Engineer W3Global Inc - 4.1 Silver Spring, MD Job Details $115,000 - $125,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Fabrication Engineering testing

Full Job Description Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop thermal management solutions for electronic and microelectronic systems Conduct analytical, numerical, and experimental heat transfer studies Develop, assemble, and validate custom thermal test setups and prototypes Characterize thermal performance of components such as RF amplifiers, CPUs, and related devices Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure designs are scalable for manufacturing Support product development from concept through testing and early-stage commercialization Document test results, design iterations, and technical findings

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or a related field 5+ years of hands-on industry experience in thermal systems or related domains Strong background in heat transfer (analytical, numerical, and experimental) Experience designing and fabricating custom test setups Experience with electronic thermal management solutions Familiarity with RF and electronic devices, including Si and GaN-on-SiC technologies Experience with electronic packaging processes (e.g., cleanroom fabrication, plating, soldering, reflow) Experience in design and/or manufacturing of thermal components such as heat sinks, cold plates, or two-phase cooling systems

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with phase change heat transfer Proficiency in simulation tools such as COMSOL or ANSYS Experience with 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) Experience working in R D or startup environments

Work Environment:

Hybrid work environment initially, with increasing on-site collaboration as hardware development progresses Hands-on lab and prototyping work required

Additional Requirements:

Must be eligible to work in the United States Ability to obtain security clearance is a plus #INDW3