Senior Thermal Engineer

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced mechanical engineer with expertise in thermal design to develop innovative products from concept through to production. You'll take ownership of the thermal performance of our systems including the thermal engine in the Pod Hub and the thermal core of the Pod Cover. You’ll be part of a small, mission-driven team and have significant ownership over decisions.

We’re growing quickly so there are ample opportunities for career growth.

The position is based out of our San Francisco office and requires ~20% travel to China to support manufacturing activities.

• Ensure our products have industry leading thermal performance through analysis and design activities.
• Optimize factors such performance, size, noise, and cost across our product portfolio.
• Work closely with suppliers and cross‑functional teams to implement designs.
• Create and execute test plans to characterize prototypes and validate analytical results.
• Design test systems for use in development and in production.

• 3+ years of experience in thermal system engineering (e.g. heatsinks, heat pipes, TECs, insulation strategies, thermally conductive materials).
• Expertise in thermal and fluid analysis, heat transfer fundamentals, thermal instrumentation, DOEs, and root cause analysis techniques.
• Highly proficient with simulation (e.g. Ice Pak, Fluent) and data analysis tools (e.g. Python, Matlab).
• Experience shipping high-volume consumer products, including manufacturing support in Asia.
• Proficient in CAD (e.g. Solidworks, NX, Creo) and DFM/DFA.
• BSME or equivalent (MS or PhD preferred).
• Willingness and ability to travel to China as needed.

• Full access to health, vision, and dental insurance for you and your dependents.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Flexible PTO.
• Commuter benefits to ease your daily commute.
• Paid parental leave.

At Eight Sleep we continually celebrate the diverse community different individuals cultivate. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our values by ensuring everyone feels they can flourish and grow. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.