Thermal Analyst

Job Summary General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Thermal Analyst in Rancho Bernardo, CA. The ideal candidate would be an expert in thermal management systems for airborne, ground, space, and laboratory applications.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides thermal analysis for lasers, advanced sensors, nuclear and nuclear thermal propulsion, electronics, electric motors, battery systems, space payloads and orbital satellite systems.
• Provides practical solutions and insight to problems related to thermal management systems.
• Documents findings and communicates reports and technical presentations at engineering meetings and participates in program reviews.
• May assume technical and engineering responsibility for segments or key portions of contracts.
• Provide technical communication within the company management and may represent the company as a technical contact to customers.
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Works in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; nine or more years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree, seven or more years of experience with a Master’s degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Experience with conceptual sizing and detailed analysis of thermal management solutions for a variety of real-world military and industrial environments.
• Demonstrates expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice in the field of thermal analysis. Prior experience with closed form (by-hand) calculations is required.
• Proficient using standard thermal simulation software including ANSYS, Thermal Desktop, Simcenter, or other similar tools
• Must be able to effectively communicate engineering issues, solutions, and analysis results verbally to audiences with varying technical depth and experience.
• Must be able to effectively document and present designs, analysis and/or test results in the form of briefing packages, drawings, documents and repots.
• Must have with experience with organizing, planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership.
• Must be able to understand and apply new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required