Lead Thermal Analysis Engineer - 081QE
About the role
Quartus Engineering Incorporated is a leading provider of engineering services and integrated hardware solutions for various clients and industries. We specialize in advanced computer-aided engineering tools for areas such as optics, structural, thermal, and multi-physics analyses. We offer design, prototype, integration, and test capabilities to deliver solutions of exceptional value.
About Aerospace Sector
Quartus plays a crucial role in aerospace advancements, focusing on engineering simulation and custom hardware. We have contributed to numerous optical systems, launch vehicle, and spacecraft projects, including design, analysis, testing, and hardware assembly and integration. Our expertise extends to aircraft structural design, analysis, and testing, supporting FAA certifications for commercial and defense aircraft applications, as well as custom optical systems like laser communications terminals and lidar payloads with both airborne and space applications.
What will you do?
As a Lead Thermal Analysis Engineer in our San Diego office, you will serve as the technical lead for projects involving thermal design and analysis of aerospace systems and payloads. Your responsibilities include managing all aspects of thermal analysis projects, from project planning and staffing to communication with internal and external teams, defining technical approaches for complex problems, delegating and reviewing portions of the workload, performing thermal modeling and analysis, presenting results to clients, tracking schedules and budgets. You will also own Quartus' relationships with clients, contribute to sales efforts by writing proposals, presenting engineering capabilities, and supporting the business development team, plan and lead thermal tests, perform pre-test analysis, write test plans, plan staffing support, and execute tests successfully to project requirements, use data to improve model correlation, lead thermal design efforts, specify components, analyze performance, and work with vendors and manufacturing teams to implement thermal systems, lead strategic initiatives to keep Quartus at the forefront of thermal design and simulation, and provide technical mentorship to junior engineers.
Essential Job Functions
- Manage all aspects of thermal analysis projects – project planning & staffing, communication with internal and external teams, define technical approach for complex problems, delegate and review portions of the workload, perform thermal modeling and analysis, present results to client, track schedules and budgets
- Own Quartus’ relationships with clients: build, develop, and grow business relationships
- Contribute to sales efforts by writing proposals, presenting engineering capabilities, and assisting business development team with meeting, conference, and marketing content support
- Plan and lead thermal tests: perform pre-test analysis, write test plans, plan staffing support and arrange shifts if needed for longer tests, execute successfully to project requirements, use data to improve model correlation
- Lead thermal design efforts including specifying components, analyzing performance, and working with vendors and manufacturing teams to implement thermal systems
- Lead strategic initiatives to help Quartus stay at the forefront of advances in thermal design and simulation
- Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers
Location
The position is based in San Diego with a hybrid schedule.* The hybrid work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs including but not limited to training, performance, or other operational requirements. Any physical location change may impact future employment.
What are we looking for?
- BS or MS (typically in mechanical, aerospace, structural, or similar engineering field)
- 10 years of work experience with a strong focus on thermal design, analysis, and testing
- Experience in Thermal Desktop required
- Experience in additional simulation tools is a plus
- Experience with or willingness to learn STOP (structural, thermal, optical performance) analysis
- Strong experience in spacecraft thermal design and analysis, on-orbit thermal analysis, and TVAC testing
- Experience in space optical systems is a plus
- US Person (US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident)
Compensation and Benefits
Lead Project Engineer pay range: $138,476 - $200,000*
*This range represents base pay. In addition, you may be eligible for additional benefits and compensation.