Lead Thermal Analysis Engineer 081QE

Quartus Engineering Incorporated () is a leading provider of engineering services and integrated hardware solutions for a wide range of clients and industries. We employ advanced computer-aided engineering tools in the areas of optics structural thermal and multi-physics analyses. We couple our engineering analysis capabilities with design prototype integration and test capabilities to create solutions for our clients that are of extraordinary value.

Quartus is a key contributor to aerospace advancements specializing in engineering simulation and custom hardware. Weve played a vital role in a diverse range of optical systems launch vehicle and spacecraft projects involving design analysis testing and hardware assembly and integration. Our aerospace sector expertise also includes aircraft structural design analysis and testing including support for FAA certifications. Quartus excels in commercial and defense aircraft applications as well as custom optical systems like laser communications terminals and lidar payloads with both airborne and space applications.

As a Lead Thermal Analysis Engineerin our San Diego office you will function as the technical lead for projects involving thermal design & analysis of aerospace systems and payloads. You will plan and execute thermal tests including TVAC. You will help set the direction for our thermal group staying up to date on the latest best practices and using your experience to guide the direction of the thermal team. As part of your leadership youll be expected to help mentor younger engineers through task delegation and technical review. You will support sales activities to help bring in new work. Forprojects focused on your technical disciplineyou will own the relationship and fulfill project management duties.

• Manage all aspects of thermal analysis projects project planning & staffing communication with internal and external teams define technical approach for complex problems delegate and review portions of the workload perform thermal modeling and analysis present results to client track schedules and budgets
• Own Quartus relationships with clients: build develop and grow business relationships
• Contribute to sales efforts by writing proposals presenting engineering capabilities and assisting business development team with meeting conference and marketing content support
• Plan and lead thermal tests: perform pre-test analysis write test plans plan staffing support and arrange shifts if needed for longer tests execute successfully to project requirements use data to improve model correlation
• Lead thermal design efforts including specifying components analyzing performance and working with vendors and manufacturing teams to implement thermal systems
• Lead strategic initiatives to help Quartus stay at the forefront of advances in thermal design and simulation
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers

Position is based in San Diego with a hybrid schedule.*

*The hybrid work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs including but not limited to training performance or other operational requirements. Any physical location change may impact future employment.

• BS or MS (typically in mechanical aerospace structural or similar engineering field)
• 10 years of work experience with strong focus on thermal design analysis and testing
• Experience in Thermal Desktop required
  • Experience in additional simulation tools is a plus

• Experience with or willingness to learn STOP (structural thermal optical performance) analysis
• Strong experience in spacecraft thermal design and analysis on-orbit thermal analysis and TVAC testing
  • Experience in space optical systems is a plus
• US Person (US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident)

Lead Project Engineer pay range: $138476 - $200000*

*This range represents base addition you may be eligible for additional benefits and compensation.

Referral eligibility: Tier 1

Quartus is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to employing a diverse workforce including but not limited to minorities women individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Quartus provides comprehensive benefits including competitive salary discretionary performance-based bonus employee stock ownership plan medical dental vision and 401k plan with company match.