Thermal Engineer

Thermal Engineer (Junior–Mid Level)coreNOC, Inc. – Supporting Amazon Leo📍 Location: Los Angeles, CA (Northridge preferred; remote considered) 🕒 Type: Contract (6–12 months, with possible extension) About coreNOCcoreNOC, Inc. is a managed services provider supporting Amazon Leo and other advanced communications initiatives. We deliver engineering, network operations, system integration, and professional services to tribal, rural, municipal, and emerging markets across the U.S.We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Junior to Mid-Level Thermal Engineer to support thermal design, analysis, and test operations for Amazon Kuiper hardware programs. 🚨 IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYINGThis role requires specialized engineering experience. Only candidates who meet all minimum qualifications and possess proven hands-on thermal engineering skills will be considered.Do NOT apply unless you have direct experience with thermal modeling tools, thermal test execution, and engineering documentation.coreNOC evaluates performance rigorously. Underperformance or inability to meet deliverables will result in immediate offboarding and candidate replacement. What You’ll DoYou will support advanced thermal engineering activities for two major Kuiper programs. Responsibilities include:Providing thermal design inputs to mechanical and electrical engineering teamsConducting thermal modeling using Thermal Desktop (SINDA) and/or Ansys tools (ICEPAK, Fluent, Mechanical)Developing comprehensive thermal analysis reports and documentationCreating and executing thermal test/qualification plansInstalling thermocouples/heaters, configuring DAQ systems, and running thermal testsCorrelating test data with thermal models and validating system-level performanceSupporting architecture trade studies for electronic enclosuresPerforming PCB-level and module-level preliminary thermal analysisCollaborating with cross-functional engineering teamsSupporting early-stage and development-phase test activities Key RequirementsContract: 6 months – 1 year PoP, extension possibleLevel: Junior–Mid Level EngineerWorkstyle: Strong execution, task-driven, highly independentLocation: In-person Northridge, CA preferred; U.S. remote consideredTravel: Not anticipated; if required, travel will be incorporated into contractClearance Requirements:U.S. Citizenship (Required)Ability to pass a comprehensive background check (Required) Minimum Qualifications (Mandatory)(Applicants who do not meet all requirements will not be considered.)Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline3+ years of hands-on experience with Thermal Desktop (SINDA) and/or Ansys thermal tools (ICEPAK, Fluent, Mechanical, etc.)2+ years of direct experience with:Thermal test planning and setupThermocouple and heater installationDAQ and power supply operationThermal test execution and system verificationDemonstrated ability to correlate thermal test data to thermal modelsProven experience writing technical engineering reports Preferred QualificationsThermal engineering experience in avionics, aerospace, or high-reliability electronicsCAD experience (NX or SolidWorks)Experience correlating data to production-level thermal modelsSatellite or space-system hardware experience preferred What We’re Looking ForA candidate who is:Highly skilled, professional, and capable of independent executionMethodical, detail-oriented, and technically disciplinedAble to communicate clearly in a fast-paced engineering environmentMotivated to support cutting-edge satellite and communications hardware development How to Apply📩 Send your resume to: careers@corenoc.net 📌 Subject Line: Thermal Engineer – Amazon LeoYour application MUST include:Resume (PDF preferred)Brief summary of your hands-on thermal engineering experienceTools/software proficiencyAvailability and hourly rate expectations