Thermo-Mechanical Engineer

We seek a Mechanical Engineer with thermal expertise to drive thermal management and cooling solutions for cutting‑edge electronics. You will design innovative heat extraction elements, heat sinks, cold plates, and airflow systems, leveraging hands‑on lab experience to prototype, test, and validate performance from concept to production. Core duties include modeling thermal components, executing experiments with thermocouples and sensors, analyzing data against simulations, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to optimize manufacturability and reliability.

This is a full‑time, on‑site role for a Thermo‑Mechanical Engineer located in Emeryville/Oakland, CA.

• BS or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 3+ years designing/evaluating/validating heat solutions for electronics such as heat sinks, heat pipes, or other structures.
• Strong lab proficiency in test setups and instrumentation.
• Cleanroom experience in semiconductor, familiarity with thermal CFD tool preferred.

Akash Systems does not sponsor or take over sponsorship for employment visas for this role (e.g., H‑1B, O‑1, TN, F‑1/OPT, etc.). Eligible candidates are U.S. citizens or U.S. lawful permanent residents.