Junior Thermal Research Engineer

**Job Description** The Junior Thermal Research Engineer will work within a multidisciplinary engineering team to develop innovative thermal management and test solutions for high-performance electronics and data center systems. The role combines thermal system design, modeling, experimentation, and data science techniques, with a focus on enabling faster design cycles and improved system-level insight. **Primary Responsibilities:** * Support the design and development of thermal management systems, including liquid cooling, two-phase cooling, and heat exchanger-based architectures * Cooling system design including cold plates, cooling distribution units (CDUs) and passive two-phase solutions (heat pipes and vapor chambers) * Develop and apply thermal-fluid modeling tools (steady-state and transient) for system-level performance prediction, including pressure drop, heat transfer, and coolant distribution * Implement and use machine learning, AI and data-driven methods * Support data center cooling system modeling, including rack-level and component-level thermal architecture analysis * Conduct design of experiments (DOE) and support experimental testing, including instrumentation, data acquisition, and validation of models * Create and maintain CAD models and engineering documentation (e.g., SolidWorks designs, P&IDs, drawings, and test plans) * Assist in development of computational tools and simulation frameworks (Python, MATLAB) to support engineering decision-making and research activities * Support prototype development and testbed construction, including integration of thermal systems and measurement capabilities * Collaborate with senior engineers and researchers to: * Evaluate new cooling technologies * Improve system efficiency and performance * Identify key design tradeoffs * Contribute to technical documentation, reports, and presentations of results * Support component and material selection for thermal systems (heat exchangers, sensors, cooling loops) * Assist in manufacturing and assembly support, including prototype builds and testing **Basic Qualifications** * Master’s or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field * Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc. * Relocation may be offered for the role, must be currently located in the United States. **Preferred Experience:** * Exposure to data center cooling or high-performance electronics thermal management * Experience developing reduced-order or surrogate models for thermal systems * Familiarity with optimization-driven design workflows * Experience integrating modeling and experimental validation * Focus or coursework in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, or thermal systems required * Laboratory experience * Graduate research experience in thermal-fluid sciences or cooling technologies strongly preferred #LI-AH1 **All Job Posting Locations** Fredericksburg **Remote Type** On-Site **EEO Statement** Boyd Corp is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.