Thermal Product Design & Release Engineer

Thermal Product Design & Release Engineer

Sterling Heights, MI

$63–$70/hour

Seeking a Thermal Design & Release Engineer to lead development of vehicle HVAC and thermal management systems for ground combat platforms. This role focuses on fluid system analysis, heat exchanger design, and full lifecycle design release of components supporting powertrain, electronics, and crew environments
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• Perform 1-D fluid flow analysis to size and optimize cooling systems
• Conduct heat exchanger design and optimization
• Design and integrate HVAC components and subsystems
• Develop and release engineering drawings and Technical Data Packages (TDPs)
• Support prototype builds, testing, and validation activities
• Conduct trade studies and performance analysis
• Manage supplier design, technical reviews, and source selection
• Track weight, cost, thermal, and power allocations
• Develop engineering documentation (SOW, ICD, CIDS, SSP)
• Support design reviews, troubleshooting, and corrective actions

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 15+ years of experience, including
  • 5+ years in design & release engineering
• Strong background in thermal and mechanical engineering principles

• 1-D thermal/fluids modeling (cooling systems, pumps, circuits)
• Heat exchanger sizing and optimization
• HVAC system design for vehicles
• Experience with Teamcenter and Vis Mockup
• Experience supporting prototype and production builds
• Strong supplier management and technical oversight

• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Security clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to work around military vehicles (ASR requirements may apply)

• Experience with ground combat vehicles
• Strong communication, organization, and continuous improvement mindset

• Onsite – Sterling Heights, MI
• Occasional overtime/weekend support as needed