Sr Thermal Engineer Hardware NetSec
Job Description
Your Career
We are seeking an experienced Thermal Engineer to support the development and optimization of thermal solutions for PAN (Product Area Network) products. In this role, you will collaborate directly with mechanical engineers to design, evaluate, and improve thermal systems. You will ensure optimal performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in all thermal aspects of our NPI (New Product Introduction) and sustaining programs.
Your Impact
Support all PAN product development thermal effort in both NPI & Sustaining
Support ASIC team in the determining thermal package performance prior to release for manufacture
Collaborate with mechanical engineers to co-develop NPI product thermal solutions
Conduct early-stage thermal feasibility studies and case studies to evaluate design viability & product environmental requirements
Create, present and maintain thermal simulation models throughout the product development from conceptual to FCS
Optimize both internal and external thermal design solutions to ensure high-quality, low-cost solutions
Attend regularly scheduled engineering meetings to review progress and updates
Co-present thermal solutions, risk during system design reviews at each release
Support thermal profiling testing. Review and approve the final thermal reports prior to each mechanical release
Assist with sustaining thermal efforts when requested, ensuring long-term product performance
Support PAN NPI sustaining programs during early development phases, including tasks like air temperature plots, junction/case temperatures, enclosure touch temperatures, and heat spreader/heat sink design guidelines
Provide practical recommendations on thermal interface materials, assembly mounting, and overall thermal solution performance
Qualifications:
Qualifications
Your Experience
Technical Expertise
Deep knowledge of both active and passive thermal design solutions
Strong understanding of telecom 19" rack and desktop design solutions
Ability to work across functional teams, including hardware engineering, operations, manufacturing, and quality teams
Excellent understanding of ASIC package design
Communication
Excellent cross-functional communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate thermal concepts and collaborate with various stakeholders
Experience
3-7 years of experience in PAN product design, specializing in both passive and active cooling solutions
Flowtherm & Icepak modeling capabilities
Education
PhD, MS, or BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent military experience required
Additi
onal Information
You will be an integral part of our product development lifecycle, providing essential thermal solutions for both new product introductions and sustaining programs
This role requires flexibility and a proactive mindset, as you will be supporting multiple efforts simultaneously across various stages of development
Additional Information
The Team
To stay ahead of the curve, it’s critical to know where the curve is, and how to anticipate the changes we’re facing. For the fastest growing cybersecurity company, the curve is the evolution of cyberattacks, and the products and services that proactively address them. Our engineering team is at the core of our products – connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. They are constantly innovating – challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. These engineers aren’t shy about creating products to solve problems no one has tackled before. They define the industry, instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment.
Our engineering team is provided with an unrivaled opportunity to build the products and practices that will support our company growth over the next decade, defining the cybersecurity industry as we know it. If you see the potential of how incredible people & products can transform a business, this is the team for you. If you don’t wait for directions, instead, identifying new features and opportunities we have to just get better, this is your new career.
Why Palo Alto Networks?
Develop NPI hardware in a creative and innovative environment
Imagine new opportunities in areas that matter and will impact the world you live in
Be a part of a high performing team of the world's best cybersecurity companies
FLEXwork arrangements to support you in working in the way that you work best
Compensation Disclosure
The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $166000/YR - $267500/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found
here .
Our Commitment
We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a . If you require assistance or accommodation due to a or special need, please contact us at
accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com .
Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , ancestry, , family or medical care leave, or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, , physical or mental , political affiliation, protected veteran status, , , (including ), , or other legally protected characteristics.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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