Alloy Enterprises Inc · 2 months ago
Thermal Architect
Alloy Enterprises Inc is a hardtech startup focused on improving heat dissipation in high-performance systems. The Thermal Architect will serve as a technical authority on thermal management, driving technical strategy from feasibility to implementation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative thermal solutions.
IndustrialIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing
Responsibilities
Serve as the trusted technical expert in engagements with high-profile customers, understanding and deconstructing their thermal challenges and system-level requirements
Articulate the fundamental advantages and differentiators of Alloy's technology to both engineers and business-minded leaders
Architect novel, system-level solutions to win strategic, long-term business, collaborating closely with commercial and engineering teams
Lead the development and validation of next-generation thermal-fluid architectures, pushing the boundaries of our core technology and mapping capabilities to customer needs
Perform analysis and feasibility assessments to validate novel concepts and quantify performance benefits for customer applications
Act as the technical leader on complex projects, providing guidance and mentorship to a cross-functional team of engineers to ensure successful execution
Define the core technical requirements, performance specifications, and validation plans for new thermal solutions based on customer needs
Assess technical trade-offs and risk mitigation strategies to ensure solutions are delivered on time and meet performance and reliability standards
Qualification
Required
A Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related field with a focus on thermal-fluid sciences
Demonstrable expertise in thermal management and liquid cooling, preferably with experience in data centers, high-performance computing, semiconductor, or photonics
Demonstrated ability to architect technical solutions and lead advanced engineering projects from concept to completion
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred
Ability to align technical development with strategic business priorities
Previous experience working in start-ups
A background in customer-facing technical roles (e.g., principal engineer, technical fellow, or senior applications engineer)
Experience in a manufacturing setting
Expertise in design for manufacturability (DFM) principles, especially related to metal components or thermal systems
Familiarity with thermal simulation software (e.g., CFD) and analytical modeling
Company
Alloy Enterprises Inc
Alloy Enterprises manufactures direct liquid-cooled components that handle extreme heat loads in AI, high-performance computing, defense electronics, and photonics.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$35.25MKey Investors
Piva CapitalLockheed Martin VenturesNational Science Foundation
2023-05-17Series A· $26.2M
2022-05-06Seed· $3M
2021-12-16Grant· $1M
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