Thermal Validation Engineer (AI Robotics)

TL;DR

Thermal Validation Engineer (AI Robotics): Leading the design, execution, and analysis of thermal validation for humanoid robots with an accent on ensuring reliable thermal performance across all operating conditions. Focus on developing test strategies, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive design improvements.

Location: San Jose, CA

Salary: $150,000 - $250,000

Company

hirify.global is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots.

What you will do

• Develop and lead the thermal validation strategy across subsystem and full-robot levels.
• Create and execute detailed test plans for thermal performance.
• Design and instrument test setups using various thermal measurement tools.
• Analyze and correlate test data with simulation models.
• Characterize and validate thermal components through testing.
• Automate test execution and analysis using Python or MATLAB.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience in thermal systems for robotics or electromechanical platforms.
• Strong understanding of heat transfer and fluid mechanics.
• Proficiency with thermal instrumentation and DAQ tools.
• Skilled in Python or MATLAB for automation and data analysis.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant engineering fields.