Staff Thermal System EngineerGardena, California, United States

Staff Thermal System Engineer

The Staff Thermal System Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and testing thermal management systems to ensure efficient heat transfer, cooling, and heating for equipment, machinery, or processes. This role involves applying principles of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer to meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements across industries like aerospace, automotive, energy, or manufacturing.

Responsibilities :

• Spearhead architecture design of vehicle thermal systems (HVAC, battery cooling, powertrain thermal management), optimizing energy efficiency and weight reduction.
• Develop 3D models / 2D drawings using CATIA V6 : Design thermal components (ducts, brackets, heat exchangers) ensuring manufacturability, assembly feasibility, and compliance with OEM standards.
• Execute DRE (Design Release Engineer) duties :
• Release component drawings, BOMs, and technical specifications aligned with Vehicle Technical Specifications (VTS).
• Manage Engineering Change Notices (ECN) and component lifecycle (from DV / PV validation to mass production).
• Secure on-time part availability for prototype builds (pre-production) and series production.
• Simulation & Validation
• Perform 1D system simulations (Simulink / GT Suite) to predict thermal performance, efficiency, and control logic.
• Design and execute validation plans (bench / vehicle / environmental testing) for thermal robustness, NVH, and durability.
• Analyze test data (Motec, CANape, etc.) to drive design improvements and root-cause resolution.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with battery, powertrain, and software teams to develop integrated thermal management strategies.
• Lead DFMEA activities for thermal systems to mitigate design risks.
• Manage supplier technical deliverables : Review designs, validate performance, and ensure compliance with targets.
• Process Innovation
• Develop streamlined test procedures to accelerate validation cycles (target : 30% efficiency gain).
• Resolve thermal issues during manufacturing and vehicle testing.

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualification :

Annual Salary Range : (130K - 160K DOE), plus benefits and incentive plans

Perks + Benefits :

Faraday Future is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.