Thermal Systems Architect

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance for the development and integration of the thermal system inclusive of propulsion, cabin and vehicle thermal management.
• Responsible for configuration of all thermal components, ensuring alignment with defined strategies, criteria compliance, and program specific desires.
• Proficient use of trade matrices (performance vs. cost, mass, energy, packaging) to enable proper leadership decision making especially under compressed timing.
• Lead the team in creative problem solving for complex thermal performance conflicts.
• Guide use of analytical tools and methods (e.g., 0D/1D/3D analysis, simulation, virtual builds, sensitivity studies) to rapidly evaluate alternatives and recommend data‑driven solutions.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of technical decisions, risks, and mitigations in GM systems (e.g., VTS tools, GDM, peer review records).
• Provide consistent support in CITs, SDITs, VCITs and VPITs, emphasizing technical direction within these forums.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal/Fluids Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 5+ years in thermal systems engineering for automotive or related industries, including significant exposure to HVAC and cabin comfort, coolant and refrigerant loops, underhood/underbody airflow and thermal protection of sensitive components, active aero, energy management and thermal interactions with propulsion systems.
• Proven technical depth in thermal engineering, with the ability to review and challenge system architectures, performance analysis, and identify disruptive technology.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, including ability to simplify complex thermal topics for non‑experts and gain alignment across organizations.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• DFSS Black Belt Certification.