Thermal Engineer, Sr. Staff
Qualcomm
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Posted April 17, 2026
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- Perform package and system-level thermal modeling to design best in class thermal solutions.
- Support thermal/mechanical projects from concept to production phase.
- Design, set up, run, and deliver results for various thermal experiments to validate performance of hardware.
- Manage technical projects and collaborate with other internal organizations and OEMs/ODMs to support the execution process throughout development cycle.
- Perform thermal simulations and tests and prepare and present results to stakeholders from various disciplines.
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Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process.
We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies.
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Requirements
- 8+ years of industry experience in electronics cooling preferably related to Automotive applications.
- Expertise in conducting CFD simulations utilizing tools such as ANSYS-Icepak, Flotherm, or Celsius-EC.
- Skillset and hands-on experience to enable test hardware/platforms and execute test vectors for the purpose of thermal validation and verification testing.
- Ability to write scripts and data analysis.
- Programming experience with Python, C/C++.
- Debugging and bring up experience, in addition to operating data acquisition equipment required.
- Ability to design thermal tests and execute per plan within a laboratory environment.
- Must have experience with selection of thermal management materials.
- In-depth understanding of natural, forced convection, and liquid cooling.
- Must have thermal design experience with PCBs, enclosures, and heat sinks.
- Some experience with 3D geometry CAD tools such as Solidworks or Creo.
- Excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication skills
Preferred Skills
- 8+ years of industry experience in electronics cooling preferably related to Automotive applications.
- Debugging and bring up experience, in addition to operating data acquisition equipment required.
- Must have experience with selection of thermal management materials.
- Exposure to cooling systems related to Automotive industry is a plus.
- Must have thermal design experience with PCBs, enclosures, and heat sinks.
- Some experience with 3D geometry CAD tools such as Solidworks or Creo.
Education
- (Not required) – Education Experience
- (Not required) – MSME or PhD in Mechanical Engineering
Company
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Packaging Engineering
General Summary
Qualcomm’s Hardware Systems organization is seeking a seasoned Thermal Engineer to join our team. The qualified individual will be creating innovative solutions resolving complex thermal management challenges supporting Automotive applications. He/She will apply analytical and empirical skills on the development of advanced thermal architecture solutions for Automotive chipsets and their hosting platforms.
Responsibilities
Perform package and system-level thermal modeling to design best in class thermal solutions.
Support thermal/mechanical projects from concept to production phase.
Design, set up, run, and deliver results for various thermal experiments to validate performance of hardware.
Manage technical projects and collaborate with other internal organizations and OEMs/ODMs to support the execution process throughout development cycle.
Perform thermal simulations and tests and prepare and present results to stakeholders from various disciplines.
Skills/Experience
8+ years of industry experience in electronics cooling preferably related to Automotive applications.
Expertise in conducting CFD simulations utilizing tools such as ANSYS-Icepak, Flotherm, or Celsius-EC.
Skillset and hands-on experience to enable test hardware/platforms and execute test vectors for the purpose of thermal validation and verification testing.
Ability to write scripts and data analysis. Programming experience with Python, C/C++.
Debugging and bring up experience, in addition to operating data acquisition equipment required.
Ability to design thermal tests and execute per plan within a laboratory environment.
Must have experience with selection of thermal management materials.
In-depth understanding of natural, forced convection, and liquid cooling. Exposure to cooling systems related to Automotive industry is a plus.
Must have thermal design experience with PCBs, enclosures, and heat sinks.
Some experience with 3D geometry CAD tools such as Solidworks or Creo.
Excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication skills
Education Experience
MSME or PhD in Mechanical Engineering
Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies : Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
Pay Range And Other Compensation & Benefits
$180,400.00 - $270,600.00
The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Packaging Engineering
General Summary
Qualcomm’s Hardware Systems organization is seeking a seasoned Thermal Engineer to join our team. The qualified individual will be creating innovative solutions resolving complex thermal management challenges supporting Automotive applications. He/She will apply analytical and empirical skills on the development of advanced thermal architecture solutions for Automotive chipsets and their hosting platforms.
Responsibilities
Perform package and system-level thermal modeling to design best in class thermal solutions.
Support thermal/mechanical projects from concept to production phase.
Design, set up, run, and deliver results for various thermal experiments to validate performance of hardware.
Manage technical projects and collaborate with other internal organizations and OEMs/ODMs to support the execution process throughout development cycle.
Perform thermal simulations and tests and prepare and present results to stakeholders from various disciplines.
Skills/Experience
8+ years of industry experience in electronics cooling preferably related to Automotive applications.
Expertise in conducting CFD simulations utilizing tools such as ANSYS-Icepak, Flotherm, or Celsius-EC.
Skillset and hands-on experience to enable test hardware/platforms and execute test vectors for the purpose of thermal validation and verification testing.
Ability to write scripts and data analysis. Programming experience with Python, C/C++.
Debugging and bring up experience, in addition to operating data acquisition equipment required.
Ability to design thermal tests and execute per plan within a laboratory environment.
Must have experience with selection of thermal management materials.
In-depth understanding of natural, forced convection, and liquid cooling. Exposure to cooling systems related to Automotive industry is a plus.
Must have thermal design experience with PCBs, enclosures, and heat sinks.
Some experience with 3D geometry CAD tools such as Solidworks or Creo.
Excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication skills
Education Experience
MSME or PhD in Mechanical Engineering
Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies : Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
Pay Range And Other Compensation & Benefits
$180,400.00 - $270,600.00
The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.