Apply on Employer Site

Faraday Future · 6 months ago

Staff Thermal System Engineer

Gardena, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$130K/yr - $160K/yr

10+ years exp

Faraday Future (FF) is a California-based mobility company focused on creating innovative, user-centric vehicles. The Staff Thermal System Engineer will design, develop, and test thermal management systems, ensuring efficient heat transfer and compliance with performance and safety standards across various industries.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleElectronic Design Automation (EDA)Information Technology

Responsibilities

Spearhead architecture design of vehicle thermal systems (HVAC, battery cooling, powertrain thermal management), optimizing energy efficiency and weight reduction

Develop 3D models/2D drawings using CATIA V6: Design thermal components (ducts, brackets, heat exchangers) ensuring manufacturability, assembly feasibility, and compliance with OEM standards

Execute DRE (Design Release Engineer) duties:

Release component drawings, BOMs, and technical specifications aligned with Vehicle Technical Specifications (VTS)

Manage Engineering Change Notices (ECN) and component lifecycle (from DV/PV validation to mass production)

Secure on-time part availability for prototype builds (pre-production) and series production

Perform 1D system simulations (Simulink/GT Suite) to predict thermal performance, efficiency, and control logic

Design and execute validation plans (bench/vehicle/environmental testing) for thermal robustness, NVH, and durability

Analyze test data (Motec, CANape, etc.) to drive design improvements and root-cause resolution

Partner with battery, powertrain, and software teams to develop integrated thermal management strategies

Lead DFMEA activities for thermal systems to mitigate design risks

Manage supplier technical deliverables: Review designs, validate performance, and ensure compliance with targets

Develop streamlined test procedures to accelerate validation cycles (target: 30% efficiency gain)

Resolve thermal issues during manufacturing and vehicle testing

Qualification

Thermal management systemsCATIA V61D simulation toolsAutomotive thermal systemsCFD proficiencyProcess innovationDRE experienceCross-functional collaboration