Acceler8 Talent · 21 hours ago
Principal Thermal Design Engineer
San Francisco Bay Area
Part-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$230K/yr - $260K/yr
10+ years expAcceler8 Talent is partnering with a well-funded, VC-backed AI/networking hardware startup in the SF Bay area. They are seeking a Senior Thermal Engineer to design and develop thermal solutions for high-performance systems, ensuring performance and reliability through testing and collaboration with hardware teams.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Drew Cummings
Responsibilities
Design and develop thermal solutions including heatsinks, cold plates, and liquid cooling systems
Perform thermal modeling and simulations using industry-standard tools
Lead thermal testing and validation to ensure performance and reliability
Collaborate with hardware and system teams to integrate thermal designs
Work with suppliers to deliver high-quality thermal components
Troubleshoot thermal issues and maintain system reliability
Stay current on industry trends and emerging cooling technologies
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (M.S. preferred), with focus on heat transfer
10+ years in thermal design; 5+ years with datacenter network systems preferred
Proficient in thermal simulation tools (Flotherm, Flotherm-XT, IcePak)
Strong understanding of air cooling techniques: vapor chambers, heat pipes, heat sinks, fans, TIMs, and rack-level constraints
Deep knowledge of heat transfer and real-world thermal system design
Preferred
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
5+ years with datacenter network systems
Experience with liquid cooling
Company
Acceler8 Talent
Acceler8 Talent partners with technology companies to propel their funding and business forward.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Sam McBroom
Director
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