Lead Thermal Simulation EngineerActive$342K–$445K

The opportunity

Our Robotics team is focused on unlocking general-purpose robotics and pushing towards AGI-level intelligence in dynamic, real-world settings. Working across the entire model stack, we integrate cutting-edge hardware and software to explore a broad range of robotic form factors.

What you'll do

  • Perform thermal simulations to assess heat generation, cooling strategies,: thermal interfaces, and system-level thermal performance

  • Partner with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers to influence design decisions early in development

  • Build simulation models to evaluate robotic actuators, transmissions,: mechanisms, structures, soft goods, and integrated assemblies

  • Correlate simulation results with physical testing and develop methodologies to improve model accuracy

  • Support architecture trade studies by evaluating design concepts before hardware is built

  • Develop simulation workflows, standards, and best practices that scale across the robotics organization

What they're looking for

  • Identify technical risks and recommend design changes to improve performance,: reliability, and manufacturability
  • Support root cause investigations by combining test data, failure analysis, and simulation results
  • Contribute to long-term simulation capabilities including multiphysics: modeling, digital twins, and system-level analysis
  • Enjoy using first-principles engineering and simulation to solve complex multidisciplinary problems
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