Mechanical Engineer - Thermal Analyst - HRL Laboratories
Malibu, CA 90263
About the Job
Malibu, CAScience & Engineering - Materials & Microsystems Laboratory – Materials & Microsystems /Regular /On-siteBased in Southern California with locations in Malibu, Calabasas, Westlake Village and Camarillo; HRL has been on the leading edge of technology, conducting pioneering research and advancing the state of the art. The Materials & Microsystems Laboratory is seeking an experienced Thermal Mechanical Analyst to join a talented, multidisciplinary team within the Advanced Test Systems (ATS) Department to support the advancement of HRL’s world-leading silicon quantum dot technologies.
This candidate will be expected to provide critical expertise in the area of thermal and dynamic analyses to inform the design of cryogenic test systems.
The ideal candidate has excellent engineering fundaments in heat transfer and dynamic analyses, experience in working in multidisciplinary teams to solve challenging technical problems, and will act as a mentor to junior engineers. Essential Duties: Develop detailed non-linear finite element modeling of mechanical and electrical hardware. Analyze the thermal and dynamic performance of integrated mechanical and electrical systems, including heat load management, thermal characterization of PCBs and electronics, and mitigation of dynamic motions. Define and support test efforts for analysis validation. Provide key technical inputs to inform mechanical and electrical hardware design decisions. Develop standard practices and guidelines for performing FEA and common hand calculations. Lead and mentor junior engineers Summarize key findings in written documents and oral presentations. Required Skills: Expertise with analysis and test of mechanical and electrical components. Working knowledge of non-linear simulation tools such as ANSYS Mechanical (APDL is a plus) or COMSOL. Creative problem solving and strong organizational skills. Excellent communication skills; includes both oral and written. Ability to work well in a team environment and work in a matrix organization. Required Education: Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics, or related discipline with an emphasis on heat transfer. 8+ years of professional experience (or 6+ years with a Masters degree, or 3+ years with a Doctorate degree) in an analysis based role. Physical Requirements: Must be able to work for extended periods while standing or sitting at a computer workstation. Must be sufficiently mobile, have visual and hearing acuity, and manual dexterity to safely work within a laboratory environment. Must be able to climb ladders to use elevated test equipment. Special Requirements: U.S.
citizenship is required. Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance.
An active SSBI is a plus. Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics, or related discipline with an emphasis on heat transfer. keywords: "thermomechanical", "thermo-mechanical"Compensation:The base salary range for this full-time position is $145,745 - $186,688 + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for the position.
Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Your recruiter can share more about the specifics during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include potential bonus or benefitsDon’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification.
At HRL, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.HRL offers a generous and very competitive total compensation and benefits package.
Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym facilities, PTO, growth potential, and an exciting and challenging work environment ().HRL Laboratories is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training or promoting, on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, age, U.S.
military or protected veteran status, union membership, or political affiliation.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.For our privacy policy please visit : This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "U.S.
Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R.
§ 120.15is required.
"U.S.
Person" includes U.S.
Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
This candidate will be expected to provide critical expertise in the area of thermal and dynamic analyses to inform the design of cryogenic test systems.
The ideal candidate has excellent engineering fundaments in heat transfer and dynamic analyses, experience in working in multidisciplinary teams to solve challenging technical problems, and will act as a mentor to junior engineers. Essential Duties: Develop detailed non-linear finite element modeling of mechanical and electrical hardware. Analyze the thermal and dynamic performance of integrated mechanical and electrical systems, including heat load management, thermal characterization of PCBs and electronics, and mitigation of dynamic motions. Define and support test efforts for analysis validation. Provide key technical inputs to inform mechanical and electrical hardware design decisions. Develop standard practices and guidelines for performing FEA and common hand calculations. Lead and mentor junior engineers Summarize key findings in written documents and oral presentations. Required Skills: Expertise with analysis and test of mechanical and electrical components. Working knowledge of non-linear simulation tools such as ANSYS Mechanical (APDL is a plus) or COMSOL. Creative problem solving and strong organizational skills. Excellent communication skills; includes both oral and written. Ability to work well in a team environment and work in a matrix organization. Required Education: Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics, or related discipline with an emphasis on heat transfer. 8+ years of professional experience (or 6+ years with a Masters degree, or 3+ years with a Doctorate degree) in an analysis based role. Physical Requirements: Must be able to work for extended periods while standing or sitting at a computer workstation. Must be sufficiently mobile, have visual and hearing acuity, and manual dexterity to safely work within a laboratory environment. Must be able to climb ladders to use elevated test equipment. Special Requirements: U.S.
citizenship is required. Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance.
An active SSBI is a plus. Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics, or related discipline with an emphasis on heat transfer. keywords: "thermomechanical", "thermo-mechanical"Compensation:The base salary range for this full-time position is $145,745 - $186,688 + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for the position.
Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Your recruiter can share more about the specifics during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include potential bonus or benefitsDon’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification.
At HRL, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.HRL offers a generous and very competitive total compensation and benefits package.
Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym facilities, PTO, growth potential, and an exciting and challenging work environment ().HRL Laboratories is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training or promoting, on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, age, U.S.
military or protected veteran status, union membership, or political affiliation.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.For our privacy policy please visit : This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "U.S.
Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R.
§ 120.15is required.
"U.S.
Person" includes U.S.
Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
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