Mechanical Engineer: Thermal Management R&D @ HRL Laboratories

Based in Southern California with locations in Malibu, Calabasas, Westlake Village and Camarillo; HRL has been on the leading edge of technology, conducting pioneering research and advancing the state of the art.

In this role, you will be joining the Materials and Microsystems Laboratory. Our mission is to push the frontiers of devices, structures, and materials with applications such as electronics cooling, aerospace thermal management, and automotive thermal management. You will support the application of new electronics packaging and additive manufacturing methods to yield novel solutions to challenging aerospace, hypersonics, automotive, and defense needs. Opportunities abound for a self-driven engineer to grow within our group.

Essential Duties:

Design, CAD, and coordinate fabrication & assembly of prototype components and systems using microfabrication, electronics packaging, additive manufacturing, and/or conventional machining

Setup and operate test setups to characterize thermal response of prototype systems (temperature, heat dissipation, heat flux)

Setup and operate test setups to characterize fluid dynamics response of prototype systems (flow rate, pressure drop)

3D print test samples and prototypes by selective laser melting, stereolithography, and other methods

Test mechanical and materials properties (hardness, tensile testing, flexure testing, etc.)

Coordinate outside vendors for special tests or analyses

Summarize key findings in written documents and slides

Work effectively on a team as well as independently.

Required Skills:

Understanding of the basic principles of mechanical engineering, including statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics

Hands on testing experience in one or more of the following areas: (1) Thermal testing, (2) Fluid dynamics testing, and/or (3) Mechanical testing

Desired Skills:

Experience designing, implementing, and testing packaging for electronics thermal management, including air-cooling and liquid-cooling.

Experience with COMSOL Multiphysics, or other commercial Finite Element Analysis software for thermal, thermal-fluid, and thermo-structural modeling.

CFD Experience

CAD Experience (e.g. Solidworks or Inventor)

Knowledge of semiconductor & MEMS microfabrication and electronics packaging

Knowledge of packaging for electronics thermal management, including air-cooling and liquid-cooling

Knowledge of temperature measurement techniques and electric heater controls

Knowledge of Design for Additive Manufacturing

Knowledge of Additive Manufacturing processes and materials

Detailed knowledge of heat transfer

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years’ experience or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Physics, or related discipline.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work for extended periods while standing or sitting at a computer workstation. Must be familiar with safe chemical handling practices and common laboratory safety procedures. Must be sufficiently mobile to work within a laboratory environment. Ability to work independently is required.

Special Requirements:

US Citizenship Required. Must have or be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance.

Keywords:

Thermal Management, Heat Transfer, Electronics Cooling, 3D Printing, Additive Manufacturing

Compensation:

The base salary range for this full-time position is $99,705 - $124,683 + bonus + benefits.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for the position. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specifics during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include potential bonus or benefits.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At HRL, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

HRL offers a generous and very competitive total compensation and benefits package. Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym facilities, PTO, growth potential, and an exciting and challenging work environment (https://www.hrl.com/careers/benefits).

HRL Laboratories is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training or promoting, on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, age, U.S. military or protected veteran status, union membership, or political affiliation. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

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