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Experience with tools for chip thermal design like Flotherm or Icepak * Experience with 3D and reduced order thermal modeling * Excellent oral and written communication skills * Ability to deliver ...

Experience with thermal analysis and simulation tools such as Flowtherm or Icepak . * Familiarity with thermal interface materials (heat sinks, spreaders, greases, gap pads, etc.) is desirable.

Experience with thermal analysis and simulation tools such as Flowtherm or Icepak . * Familiarity with thermal interface materials (heat sinks, spreaders, greases, gap pads, etc.) is desirable.

Proficiency in thermal modeling tools such as Flotherm, Flotherm-XT, and/or IcePak. * Experience and deep working knowledge of data center air cooling technologies, practices, and strategies: * Vapor ...

S. or Ph.D. in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, or related field expertise with commercial CFD tools (Fluent, Icepak, AEDT, StarCCM+, FlowTherm, etc)Excellent written and verbal communication ...

Thermal / Mechanical Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

Must have knowledge of thermal analysis/simulation tools (Flowtherm, Icepak, etc.)) * Knowledge of thermal materials (IC heat sinks and heat spreaders, thermal greases and epoxies, thermal gap pads ...

Must have knowledge of thermal analysis/simulation tools (Flowtherm, Icepak, etc.)) * Knowledge of thermal materials (IC heat sinks and heat spreaders, thermal greases and epoxies, thermal gap pads ...

Proficiency in thermal modeling tools such as Flotherm, Flotherm-XT, and/or IcePak. * Experience and deep working knowledge of data center air cooling technologies, practices, and strategies: * Vapor ...

Thermal / Mechanical Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

Must have knowledge of thermal analysis/simulation tools (Flowtherm, Icepak, etc.)) * Knowledge of thermal materials (IC heat sinks and heat spreaders, thermal greases and epoxies, thermal gap pads ...

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How much do icepak jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for icepak in the United States is $91,161.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $109,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Icepak job?

An Icepak job typically involves using Ansys Icepak, a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software, to model and analyze thermal performance in electronic systems. Professionals in this role work on cooling solutions for electronics by simulating airflow, heat transfer, and component temperatures. They often collaborate with design engineers to optimize thermal management in devices like circuit boards, data centers, and power electronics. Strong knowledge of fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and simulation tools is essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Icepak position, and why are they important?

To excel as an Icepak (specialist in using ANSYS Icepak thermal simulation software), you need a solid background in thermal engineering, electronics cooling, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD), often supported by a relevant engineering degree. Proficiency in using ANSYS Icepak, CAD tools, and familiarity with simulation workflows or thermal analysis certifications is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork are valuable soft skills in this position. These skills are essential for accurately modeling thermal performance, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the reliability and efficacy of electronic systems in real-world applications.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working as Icepak specialists?

As an Icepak specialist, you may encounter challenging thermal design problems that require accurate simulation and optimization, often under tight project timelines. Coordinating simulation results with hardware teams and designers can also be complex, as it involves integrating multiple system requirements. Balancing model accuracy with simulation speed and managing changing project specifications are other common hurdles. However, overcoming these challenges builds valuable expertise in electronics cooling and opens opportunities for career advancement into senior engineering or thermal management roles.

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Infographic showing various Icepak job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,161 per year, or $43.8 per hour.
Thermal Engineer (Starlink)

Thermal Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX

Bastrop, TX • On-site

Other

Posted 7 days ago


SpaceX rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 143 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 59 rated aerospace companies


Job description

THERMAL ENGINEER (STARLINK)

At SpaceX, we are applying our expertise in building rockets and spacecraft to create the world's largest and most advanced satellite broadband system. Starlink delivers fast, reliable internet to millions of users through a vertically integrated network of satellites, receiver antennas, lasers, gateways, and sophisticated software. We design, build, test, and operate every part of the system to serve users everywhere on Earth.

As a thermal engineer, you are responsible for the thermal design, test, and validation of all Starlink hardware. This includes but is not limited to phased array antennas, custom silicon design for chips, consumer WiFi, and other RF systems to be developed in the future. You will use your skills in thermal analysis to make engineering decisions that improve the performance of Starlink hardware everywhere from remote research labs in Antarctica to Mach 0.7 in-flight.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Thermal system design of next-generation phased arrays, gateways, and consumer wireless products - own every component, part, and interface in the design
  • Thermal design of semiconductor packages, from high level concepts to detail thermal simulations and lab testing
  • Devise, build, and run tests to validate the expected performance of the hardware in extreme conditions
  • Automate workflow and pursue operational simplicity to reduce engineering investment in the design cycle
  • Utilize first-principles approach to evaluate sizing cases and impact of design decisions
  • Perform analysis to make recommendations for performance/robustness improvements
  • Produce quality documentation of your work for design requirements and specifications
  • Continuous collaboration with mechanical, electrical, software, and RF design teams

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of experience with mechanical design, electromechanical design, and/or analysis (internship or project team experience is applicable)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Master's degree in relevant engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of experience using scientific programming languages such as MATLAB, Python
  • Experience with Thermal Desktop and ANSYS Workbench
  • Experience with tools for chip thermal design like Flotherm or Icepak
  • Experience with 3D and reduced order thermal modeling
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to deliver against an aggressive schedule

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed

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