Thermal Analysis Engineer (AI Robotics)

Location: San Jose, CA, United States

Salary: $150,000–$220,000 per year base salary

Company

hirify.global is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots for home and commercial applications.

What you will do

• Build thermal models for actuators, batteries, sensors, computers, and other key robot components.
• Simulate kinematic use cases and identify where thermal mitigations are needed.
• Generate and execute test plans to validate the necessity and effectiveness of thermal management designs.
• Inspect first articles, build test stands, and support parts on robot development platforms.
• Work cross-functionally with subsystem owners to integrate thermal management into the robot.

Requirements

• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience, including 2+ years of explicit thermal modeling experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a similar field.
• Experience using 3D CAD software to design parts with complex geometry.
• Experience designing and building prototypes.
• Experience with simulation and analysis methodologies and software such as ANSYS, COMSOL, or MATLAB.
• Ability to write and maintain clean documentation for the design process.

Nice to have

• Experience with high-volume manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers.
• Experience creating 3D CAD models, especially in CATIA V6.
• Experience with textiles.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time position based in San Jose, California.
• Base salary is $150,000–$220,000 per year.
• Total compensation may include additional components and benefits depending on the role.