Engineer, Thermal Systems
Hyliion is committed to creating innovative solutions that enable clean, flexible, and affordable electricity production. The company's primary focus is to develop distributed power generators that can operate on various fuel sources to future-proof against an ever-changing energy economy.
Job Purpose
The Engineer, Thermal Systems, is responsible for supporting the design, analysis, and validation of thermal and fluid systems for the KARNO. This role plays a key part in the product development lifecycle by applying expertise in heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics to influence engine component designs from concept through certification. The engineer will utilize a range of analytical tools, including hand calculations, 1-D flow modeling, and FEA/CFD, to perform thermal analyses, select appropriate thermal hardware, and support component and system testing. Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, the engineer contributes to the development of innovative thermal solutions, ensuring designs meet performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements. This position requires strong technical acumen, a hands-on approach, and a passion for advancing thermal technologies in high-performance environments.
Duties and Responsibilities
Participate throughout the design process to analyze and influence engine components from the design phase through certification.
Perform thermal analysis using 1D tools, finite element analysis (FEA), and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis in support of new designs.
Evaluate and select hardware to support thermal systems.
Execute, with guidance, the analysis, design, test, and integration of fluid systems to meet business standards, practices, and procedures, as well as product and program requirements.
Plan and execute component and engine test programs, utilizing the results to validate engine designs, systems, and analytical models.
Prepare invention disclosures for technology that provides a competitive advantage.
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, needed, or required for the business.
Qualifications
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications include:
Education, Experience, and Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
At least 2 additional years of industry experience in a relevant Thermal Engineering position.
Prior experience in the fundamentals of heat transfer and compressible flow.
Skills and Abilities
Deep technical and functional expertise in conduction, convection, and radiation heat transfer.
Proficiency in thermal modeling and simulation tools such as ANSYS Fluent, ANSYS CFX, ANSYS Mechanical, ANSYS Discovery, ANSYS optiSLang, Flow Simulator, MATLAB, or equivalent.
Experience in developing numerical models and experimental characterization of thermal-fluid systems and heat exchangers.
Experience in thermodynamic cycle modeling.
Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems.
Flexible and friendly approach to working in a team environment.
Highly motivated, passionate, and exceptional communication skills.
Passion and enthusiasm for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development.
Shares critical information, speaks with candor, and contributes constructively.
Strong oral and written communication skills with an ability to guide and influence others.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Demonstrated ability for innovative thinking to devise novel solutions to complex, interdisciplinary design challenges.
Role Classification and Working Conditions
This is a salaried, exempt-level position. Typically, this role works in an office environment but may also be exposed to operations, warehouses, and production environments due to the nature of the business.
Physical/Other Requirements
Ability to travel as needed by plane, automobile, etc.
We are not accepting candidates who require sponsorship for this position at this time.
Benefits
Medical Plans, with PPO or HDHP options
Dental Plans, with buy-up option
Vision Plan
Life Insurance and AD&D Plans, with buy-up options
Short Term , paid by the company
Long Term , paid by the company
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401k/Roth 401k
Voluntary Accident Plans
Voluntary Critical Illness Plans
Hospital Indemnity Plan
Hyliion is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to , , , , or expression, , , genetics, , , veteran status. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact HR@hyliion.com.
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