Staff Mechanical Engineer – Thermal Simulation & Analysis

4 weeks, 1 day ago
Full-time
Lead
IoT and Embedded Systems
Apptronik

Apptronik

Apptronik develops versatile humanoid robots to tackle tasks humans prefer not to do, aiming to reshape existence and enhance universal quality of life.

Aerospace & Defense
51-250
Founded 2015
$23M raised

Description

  • Own the thermal roadmap for the humanoid robot platform and define cooling strategies for high-torque actuators and high-density compute enclosures.
  • Develop high-fidelity CFD and heat transfer models using industry-standard simulation tools.
  • Model transient thermal behavior during dynamic robot activities such as walking and lifting.
  • Collaborate with structural simulation engineers on fluid-structure interaction and thermal-stress analysis for critical components.
  • Design and lead physical thermal validation experiments and correlate test data with simulation results.
  • Use IR thermography, thermocouples, and flow sensors to validate thermal models.
  • Work with the DfX team to select materials and thermal management components that balance performance, weight, and cost.
  • Serve as the company-wide subject matter expert for thermal issues and mentor junior engineers.
  • Establish standardized thermal design rules and support thermal architecture decisions from the concept phase.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in thermal design and simulation for high-performance electromechanical systems such as robotics, EV, aerospace, or high-end computing.
  • Expert-level proficiency in CFD software.
  • Deep understanding of conduction, convection, and radiation in complex assemblies.
  • Proven track record of designing and shipping hardware with challenging thermal constraints.
  • Experience with embedded compute thermal management or high-flux motor cooling is a significant plus.
  • Ability to perform back-of-the-envelope thermal calculations to guide early design decisions.
  • BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, with a PhD preferred.
  • Focus or specialization in heat transfer or fluid dynamics preferred.
  • Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times and meet basic physical requirements for desk and computer work.

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