Mach Industries
Thermal Engineer (Avionics & PCBs)
About this role
Mach Industries is seeking a Thermal Engineer to oversee the thermal design and analysis of avionics components, including PCBAs and COTS devices. The role involves managing heat transfer under mission conditions while collaborating cross-functionally to optimize thermal performance.
What you'll do
- Lead thermal design and analysis for avionics components
- Manage junction temperatures and heat distribution
- Advise on component placement for thermal efficiency
- Design conduction paths and interfaces
- Conduct board-level thermal testing and model validation
What they're looking for
- Electronics/PCB thermal analysis
- Heat transfer principles
- Thermal analysis software (Icepak, Fluent)
- Thermal testing experience
- Cross-functional collaboration
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Professional development opportunities
- Equity grants
- Diverse and inclusive workplace
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Mach Industries
Mach Industries is a defense technology startup developing autonomous defense systems and advanced propulsion technologies requiring precision manufacturing at scale. The company is hiring engineers across manufacturing (CNC tooling, automation), propulsion (controls), thermal management, and software to build mission-critical systems.
View all jobs at Mach IndustriesLikely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience with thermal analysis tools like Icepak, Fluent, or Thermal Desktop. How have you used them to predict and validate junction temperatures in PCB designs?
- Describe a time you optimized PCB layout for thermal performance. What specific strategies did you use for component placement, copper planes, and vias?