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How You Will Contribute
We are seeking a motivated and talented Thermal Design Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will help design and develop next-generation optical switching and transport products, guiding thermal solutions from concept through production. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will be responsible for ensuring that complex electro-optical systems meet thermal performance, reliability, and operational requirements across a wide range of environmental conditions. Your work will combine thermal analysis, CFD simulation,
and experimental validation to drive innovative and robust product designs. As a key member of the design organization, you will:
- Define and develop thermal architectures for new products and technologies
- Perform thermal analysis and CFD simulations to evaluate and optimize product designs
- Plan and execute laboratory testing to validate thermal performance and correlate results with simulation models
- Identify thermal risks and develop mitigation strategies throughout the product development cycle
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, optical, software, and manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality products
- Support the introduction of recent products into manufacturing and contribute to sustaining engineering activities for existing platforms
Required Qualifications
- Master's or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Heat