Principal Engineer, Fluid & Thermal Systems (R4793)

Leads design, analysis, simulation, testing, and integration of fluid and thermal systems for autonomous UAVs and ground platforms. Requires 10+ years experience in fluid/thermal engineering, expertise in modeling tools like MATLAB/Python/Simscape, and CAD like Siemens NX.

About the job

Responsibilities

Own design and analysis of fluid and thermal systems for aircraft and ground platforms.
Develop and implement innovative thermal solutions.
Use first-principles engineering to drive design decisions to yield optimal solutions.
Research technologies for integration into complex solutions.
Conduct advanced simulations to predict system performance and refine designs.
Execute testing and validation efforts, including data acquisition, post-processing, and verification against requirements.
Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate fluid and thermal system designs into larger system architectures.
Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical growth and excellence within the team.
Identify suppliers and build successful supplier management relationships for procurement of components or systems for fluid and thermal system designs.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Minimum 10+ years of experience in Fluid or Thermal System design, with a proven track record of technical excellence.
B.S. or advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering discipline.
Deep understanding of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and system-level thermal management.
Experience implementing system models in commercial tools, such as MATLAB Simscape, Amesim, etc.
Experience developing custom engineering models in Excel and in languages such as MATLAB, Python, etc.
Experience in fluid and thermal system testing, including sensor integration, data acquisition, and analysis.
Expertise in 3D CAD modeling tools such as Siemens NX or equivalent.
Demonstrated ability to execute projects with minimal oversight, assume full ownership, and deliver exceptional outcomes.
Excellence in supplier management, COTS component sourcing, optimization/trade studies.
Proven success in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Preferred Qualifications

Extensive experience with fluid & thermal system design, analysis, manufacture and test for aircraft.
Familiarity with fluid and thermal system effects on aircraft performance.
Familiarity with startup or R&D environments, demonstrating adaptability and agility under pressure.
Strong knowledge of environmental standards and certification processes for aerospace or defense systems.
A passion for innovation and the ability to push boundaries in fluid & thermal system development.