Qualcomm · 19 hours ago
Thermal Engineer, Sr. Staff
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $271K/yr
8+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Thermal Engineer to join their Hardware Systems organization. The role involves creating innovative solutions for complex thermal management challenges in Automotive applications, including the development of advanced thermal architecture solutions.
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Responsibilities
Perform package and system-level thermal modeling to design best in class thermal solutions
Support thermal/mechanical projects from concept to production phase
Design, set up, run, and deliver results for various thermal experiments to validate performance of hardware
Manage technical projects and collaborate with other internal organizations and OEMs/ODMs to support the execution process throughout development cycle
Perform thermal simulations and tests and prepare and present results to stakeholders from various disciplines
Qualification
Required
8+ years of industry experience in electronics cooling preferably related to Automotive applications
Expertise in conducting CFD simulations utilizing tools such as ANSYS-Icepak, Flotherm, or Celsius-EC
Skillset and hands-on experience to enable test hardware/platforms and execute test vectors for the purpose of thermal validation and verification testing
Ability to write scripts and data analysis. Programming experience with Python, C/C++
Debugging and bring up experience, in addition to operating data acquisition equipment required
Ability to design thermal tests and execute per plan within a laboratory environment
Must have experience with selection of thermal management materials
In-depth understanding of natural, forced convection, and liquid cooling. Exposure to cooling systems related to Automotive industry is a plus
Must have thermal design experience with PCBs, enclosures, and heat sinks
Some experience with 3D geometry CAD tools such as Solidworks or Creo
Excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication skills
MSME or PhD in Mechanical Engineering
Benefits
Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package
Company
Qualcomm
Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$3.5M1991-12-20IPO
1988-01-01Undisclosed· $3.5M
Leadership Team
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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CEO
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