Senior Thermal Engineer

The role

You will develop innovative products from concept to production by taking ownership of thermal performance for the Pod Hub thermal engine and Pod Cover thermal core. You will optimize performance, size, noise, and cost through analysis, design, and testing.

What you will do

• Ensure products have industry leading thermal performance through analysis and design activities
• Optimize factors such performance, size, noise, and cost across the product portfolio
• Work closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams to implement designs
• Create and execute test plans to characterize prototypes and validate analytical results
• Design test systems for use in development and in production

Required qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in thermal system engineering (e.g. heatsinks, heat pipes, TECs, insulation strategies, thermally conductive materials)
• Expertise in thermal and fluid analysis, heat transfer fundamentals, thermal instrumentation, DOEs, and root cause analysis techniques
• Highly proficient with simulation (e.g. IcePak, Fluent) and data analysis tools (e.g. Python, Matlab)
• Experience shipping high-volume consumer products, including manufacturing support in Asia
• Proficient in CAD (e.g. Solidworks, NX, Creo) and DFM/DFA
• BSME or equivalent
• Willingness and ability to travel to China as needed

Nice to have

• MS or PhD

Benefits

• Equity participation for every full-time team member
• Periodic equity refreshments based on performance
• A Pod
• Full access to health, vision, and dental insurance for you and your dependents
• Supplemental life insurance
• Flexible PTO
• Commuter benefits
• Paid parental leave

About the company

Eight Sleep is a sleep fitness company building hardware, software, and AI technology. They develop products to transform sleep into a personalized, data-driven recovery experience.