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K2 Space

Principal Thermal Design Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$175K - $295K/yr

Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today's and ... The Role You will be a core driver of the detailed thermal design of spacecraft subsystems by ...

K2 Space

Principal Thermal Design Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$175K - $295K/yr

Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today's and ... The Role You will be a core driver of the detailed thermal design of spacecraft subsystems by ...

Nokia

Sr. Thermal Design Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$160K - $230K/yr

... design, test, and final release, to find optimal thermal solutions for our products. • Conduct ... Mechanical or Thermal Engineering degree or equivalent. • 5-10+ years of experience in ...

Nokia

Sr. Thermal Design Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA

Mechanical or Thermal Engineering degree or equivalent. 5-10+ years of experience in electronics ... Collaborate with multi-disciplinary design teams and contribute at all stages of the product ...

CruiTek

Thermal Design Engineer - Dallas, TX

Dallas, TX

$75K - $101K/yr

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Thermal Products Location : Dallas / Irving, TX (onsite) Compensation : 110-135K Required Experience: * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely ...

Cruitek

Thermal Design Engineer - Dallas, TX

Dallas, TX · On-site

$75K - $101K/yr

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Thermal Products Location : Dallas / Irving, TX (onsite) Compensation : 110-135K Required Experience: * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely ...

Amazon

Sr. Thermal Design Engineer, Amazon LEO

Redmond, WA

$117K - $160K/yr

We are looking for a Sr Thermal Design Engineer who combines strong technical, research and analytical capabilities with a demonstrated ability to get the right work done quickly and effectively. The ...

Amazon

Sr. Thermal Design Engineer, Amazon LEO

Redmond, WA · On-site

$117K - $160K/yr

We are looking for a Sr Thermal Design Engineer who combines strong technical, research and analytical capabilities with a demonstrated ability to get the right work done quickly and effectively. The ...

Amazon

Sr. Thermal Design Engineer, Amazon LEO

Redmond, WA · On-site

$117K - $160K/yr

We are looking for a Sr Thermal Design Engineer who combines strong technical, research and analytical capabilities with a demonstrated ability to get the right work done quickly and effectively. The ...

Meta

Thermal Design Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

At Meta, we aim to bring together cross-disciplinary minds in one place to deliver on our mission: build tools that help people feel connected, anytime,

Amazon

Sr. Thermal Design Engineer, Amazon LEO

Redmond, WA

$117K - $160K/yr

We are looking for a Sr Thermal Design Engineer who combines strong technical, research and analytical capabilities with a demonstrated ability to get the right work done quickly and effectively. The ...

Isys Technologies

Thermal Engineer

Boulder, CO · On-site

Thermal design and analysis of spacecraft and/or precision aerospace electro-mechanical, and/or ... Review drawings, procedures and engineering orders for completeness, compatibility, producibility ...

Isys Technologies

Thermal Engineer

Boulder, CO · On-site

$175K - $300K/yr

Thermal design and analysis of spacecraft and/or precision aerospace electro-mechanical, and/or ... Review drawings, procedures and engineering orders for completeness, compatibility, producibility ...

Apple

Thermal Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

The Apple Thermal Design team is seeking a thermal engineer to work on the next-generation of Mac systems. From the lightweight and portable MacBook Air to the powerful Mac Studio, our products ...

Isys Technologies

Thermal Engineer

Boulder, CO · On-site

Thermal design and analysis of spacecraft and/or precision aerospace electro-mechanical, and/or ... Review drawings, procedures and engineering orders for completeness, compatibility, producibility ...

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How much do thermal design engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for thermal design engineer in the United States is $104,528.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,000.00 and $129,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Thermal Design Engineer vs Mechanical Engineer?

AspectThermal Design EngineerMechanical Engineer
Primary FocusThermal systems, heat transfer, cooling solutionsMechanical systems, structural components, machinery
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Mechanical, Mechanical Engineering, or Thermal EngineeringBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Work EnvironmentDesign labs, manufacturing, R&DManufacturing, design offices, fieldwork
Industry UsageElectronics, HVAC, aerospace, automotiveAutomotive, manufacturing, aerospace, consumer products

While both roles involve mechanical principles, a Thermal Design Engineer specializes in heat transfer and thermal management systems, whereas a Mechanical Engineer covers broader mechanical design and analysis. The Thermal Design Engineer focuses on cooling solutions and thermal efficiency, often within electronics or aerospace industries, making their skills highly specialized compared to general Mechanical Engineers.

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Infographic showing various Thermal Design Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $104,528 per year, or $50.3 per hour.

Senior Thermal Design Engineer

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

Nvidia Corporation
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$122K - $168K/yr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Nvidia rating

9.6

Company rating: 9.6 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

  • We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Thermal Product Design Engineer to join this dynamic and innovative team to support the next generation of products and thermal solutions. As a member within our One Team model, you will support collaborative product design and development activities focusing on one business and possibly all business segments including but not limited to Data Center, Automotive, Robotics, Gaming graphics, and NVIDIA Shield products. Your contributions will be towards product development and supporting translation of thermal technologies into designs, specifications, and manufacturing from package to systems. Your design of new thermal solutions is essential, so that as a company we can anticipate and enable revolutionary products. Be an integral member of a multi-functional collaborative team that defines and develops thermal solutions from concept to production.
    What you'll be doing:
    On this team, the goals and objectives are carried out through a high degree of collaboration and use of state-of-the-art methods and technologies, analytical and computational analysis, and laboratory validation. These methods and processes are developed within NVIDIA's thermal team. Part of your responsibility is driving trade-offs and validation aligned with product goals and contributing to thermal solution designs from conceptualization through mass production. You will:
    • Work in a dynamic and fast-paced product development environment
    • Design new thermal solutions to enable NVIDIA's next generation of products
    • Investigate relevant technologies and design concepts
    • Perform thermal simulations using industry standard CFD tools
    • Characterize thermal designs and electronic assemblies: Building-up physical prototype assemblies, instrumenting those assemblies for testing, carrying out testing with specific diagnostic software, summarizing data, disassembling, modifying and reassembling systems
    • Present analysis summaries and test reports

    What we need to see:
    • BSME minimum (or equivalent experience)
    • 5+ years relevant experience in electronics thermal design
    • Deep understanding and passion for heat transfer and fluid dynamics
    • Strong proficiency in at least one thermal simulation tool (e.g., Icepak, Flotherm, Fluent)
    • Hands-on experience and proficiency in thermal testing (i.e., thermal sensors, using automated data acquisition, system assembly, and data analysis techniques)
    • Strong interpersonal skills, and specifically a proven ability to effectively guide and collaborate within a dynamic environment
    • Background in leading resources including consultants, suppliers, and manufacturing partners

    Ways to stand out from the crowd:
    • Extensive experience with electronics cooling in one of NVIDIA's core business areas
    • Well-rounded background in product conceptualization, design, and manufacturing with good knowledge/experience from package to product level
    • Knowledge of thermal solution manufacturing processes
    • Experience with engineering statistical analysis methods and/or statistical process control for high volume manufacturing

    NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking people in the world working for us. Are you a creative engineer who loves a challenge? Come and be part of the best thermal team in the industry.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 253,000 USD.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 5, 2026.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It's a unique legacy of innovation that's fueled by great technology--and amazing people. Today, we're tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what's never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world's best talent.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Clara, CA, US

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