Quilt · 14 hours ago
Thermal Systems Engineer
Redwood City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$120K/yr - $130K/yrQuilt is a company focused on transitioning homes from fossil fuel heating to efficient electric heat pumps to combat climate change. They are seeking a Thermal Systems Engineer to optimize deployed systems and support the development of next-generation HVAC products, while gaining hands-on experience in thermal testing and analysis.
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)Home ImprovementHome ServicesInternet of ThingsSmart Home
Responsibilities
Analyze system telemetry to root cause field issues and propose improvements to the product
Work cross-functionally to develop continuous monitoring and automated alerting tools based on field data
Perform root cause analysis on units returned from the field
Conduct validation testing of products in development and support regulatory testing
Support thermal analysis and modeling efforts to predict real world performance and validate system health
Analyze test data and present findings to inform design decisions and product improvements
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams to ensure thermal requirements are met throughout the product development cycle
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field with coursework in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics
Understanding of fundamental thermal engineering principles including refrigerant cycles
Familiarity with refrigerant system components, key process parameter, and common failure modes
Basic familiarity with data analysis and visualization using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work through technical challenges methodically
Excellent communication skills and ability to document technical work clearly
Ability to communicate with non-technical stakeholders, such as customer support representatives and HVAC technicians
Self-motivated with eagerness to learn and take on new challenges
Passion for electrification, energy efficiency, and home automation
Strong mission alignment around climate and decarbonization
Preferred
Experience involving thermal testing, temperature measurement, or thermal system design
Hands-on experience with thermal instrumentation (thermocouples, anemometers, manometers, infrared cameras)
Some exposure to thermal modeling or simulation tools (ANSYS, Dymola, GT-Suite, COMSOL, or similar) through coursework or projects
Exposure to manufacturing processes and design for manufacturing principles
Experience with CAD software for thermal design
Familiarity with heat pumps, or HVAC systems
Benefits
Meaningful equity
Top-tier health benefits
Company
Quilt
Quilt provides a home climate system featuring ductless heat pumps, room controls, and smart-home software for heating and cooling.
Founded in 2022
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$62M2025-12-08Series B· $20M
2024-04-16Series A· $33M
2023-05-16Seed· $9M
Leadership Team
Paul Roland Lambert
Founder & CEO
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