THE PURPOSE:

The Power Electronics division is responsible for conceptualizing, designing, building, and testing the electrical power components in every part of the Hyperloop system. These components include variable frequency drives for propulsion and levitation, energy storage systems, cable assemblies, and the associated control hardware and control algorithms. We are seeking a thermal engineer at our Los Angeles facility to join our diverse, experienced team in designing power electronics for one of the most challenging transportation applications on Earth.

THE ROLE (what you are accountable for)

• Ideation of thermal management strategies for high-end switching products, power electronics, batteries, and associated equipment
• Numerical and analytical modeling of heat transfer phenomena in power electronics assemblies
• Develop test plans and analyze data to validate numerical and analytical thermal models
• Work with internal teams and external vendors to establish thermal requirements, ensure timely completion of functional hardware, and facilitate project partnerships

YOU ARE

• Team oriented: you are comfortable and energized by working in a team with a wide variety of backgrounds and skillsets. You welcome constructive feedback and different perspectives. You desire to truly understand the goals and needs of your teammates.
• A learner: you’re always eager to learn new skills; faced with a new challenge, you apply considerable research skills and diligence to figure it out, though you’re humble enough to ask for help when needed.
• Dynamic and creative: you thrive in a fast-paced environment where several interdependent technologies are being developed simulataneously. You welcome the challenge of generating ideas and performing analysis based on inputs and requirements that are subject to change.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• B.S. in mechanical engineering or related discipline and 3+ years experience OR M.S. in mechanical engineering or related discipline and 2+ years experience
• Direct professional experience in thermal design and analysis of electronic equipment using a multiphysics simulation package such as Icepak, FloTHERM, FLUENT, StarCCM+, etc.
• Strong knowledge and experience in the fundamentals of FEA and CFD (meshing, convergence, etc.)
• Thorough understanding of heat sink design, heat pipes, fans, blowers, TIMs
• Experience developing a product from concept to production 
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Thermal analysis or design of battery packs, control or electrical components
• Experience with pure water or high voltage DC liquid cooling systems
• Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems

Hyperloop One is an Equal Employment Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other protected status. Hyperloop One will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the “Ban the Box” legislation.