Headquartered in arlington, virginia, tsc is an employee-owned company that has been providing high-quality technical services and solutions for our customers for over 50 yearsOur diverse portfolio includes providing; airborne sensors and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (isr); electronic warfare systems; air and missile defense; space systems, and intelligence and information systemsTsc offers a professional working environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent benefits packageCome and join our team!
Tsc alabama operation highlights tsc’s systems development and production division provides products and services in the areas of radar, communication systems, sensors, antennas and other electronics systems to the missile, radar/sensor system, communications, control systems, data acquisition, and signal processing marketsThe company has developed products ranging from chip-level, application-specific integrated circuits (asic) to complete, turnkey radar and communication systemsTsc has established a state-of-the-art hardware capability that is well respected by customers in government and industryTsc also provides full spectrum systems engineering support including theoretical analysis, requirements generation, interface control, and test planning/execution/data analysis.
Job description: tsc’s systems development and production division in huntsville, al is currently looking to hire an experienced thermal design engineer/analyst with an education and industry focus in thermal design and analysis of electronics systems such as high density airborne or ruggedized electronics assemblies in support of radars/sensors, missile seekers and communications systems.
Responsibilities:
Design efficient thermal-mechanical solutions for driving design of complex electronics systems.
Help derive requirements and specifications for thermal designs of systems and components.
Perform thermal and cfd analysis of electronic systems during preliminary concept phases and mature product requirements verification phases.
Use solidworks to create mechanical models and drawings for components and systems.
Assist in deriving testing plans for verifying thermal performance of systems and components.
Interface closely with multiple engineering disciplines to iterate designs and validate models.
Interface with customers and vendors to ensure product/component performance is to customer specifications and to appropriate standards
Required qualifications:
B.s in mechanical engineering or other relevant field
5+ years of commensurate industry experience in thermal design and analysis of electronics hardware components and/or systems
2+ years direct experience using a thermal and cfd fea software package such as ansys or similar.
Experience performing hand calculations based on fundamental equations with a strong understanding of the engineering theory behind them.
Applicable knowledge in the design of modern electronics cooling technologies such as heat pipes, vapor spreaders, pcms, and liquid cooling systems.
Experience with 3d cad software such as solidworks, solid edge, pro-e, etc.
Basic understanding of machining and electronic system manufacturing processes
Ability to read mechanical drawings
Knowledge of standard material properties.
Preferred qualifications:
Previous work with radars, sensors, and rf electronics systems, including a familiarity with their thermal issues.
Experience using ansys icepak for analyzing thermal performance of high-power electronic systems.
Experienced using the solidworks simulation software suite
Understanding and application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (gd&t)
Experience leading thermal testing to validate models or provide inputs to additional analysis.
Ability to generate mechanical drawings
Knowledge of plm, pdm, and configuration control process
Knowledge of military finishes
Capable of incorporating design for manufacturing (dfm) and design for assembly (dfa) techniques on both new and existing products in order to achieve optimal design with respect to manufacturing methods, schedule and cost targets, and customer requirements
U.sCitizenship required: yes eligibility to obtain a dod security clearance required for this position: yes travel: yes (< 5%) relocation assistance available: yes position contingent upon award of contract: no
Tsc benefits: tsc offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package; including esop contributions, 401k matching program, flexible work schedules, tuition reimbursement, paid leave and much more.
Applying to tsc: only those candidates invited for an interview will be contactedEmployment at tsc is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and a drug screening.
Tsc is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforceWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer/affirmative action employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.
