Hyliion

Engineer, Thermal Systems

LocationCincinnati, OH
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

Hyliion is committed to creating innovative solutions that enable clean, flexible and affordable electricity production. The Company’s primary focus is to develop distributed power generators that can operate on various fuel sources to future-proof against an ever-changing energy economy.

Job Purpose

The Engineer, Thermal Systems is responsible for supporting the design, analysis, and validation of thermal and fluid systems for the KARNO. This role plays a key part in the product development lifecycle by applying expertise in heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics to influence engine component designs from concept through certification. The engineer will utilize a range of analytical tools, including hand calculations, 1-D flow modeling and FEA/CFD, to perform thermal analyses, select appropriate thermal hardware, and support component and system testing. Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, the engineer contributes to the development of innovative thermal solutions, ensuring designs meet performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements. This position requires strong technical acumen, a hands-on approach, and a passion for advancing thermal technologies in high-performance environments.



Duties and Responsibilities


This position will be primarily responsibilities include:

Participate throughout the design process to analyze and influence engine components from the design phase through certification

Perform thermal analysis using 1D tools, finite element analysis (FEA) and/or computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis in support of new designs

Evaluate and select hardware to support thermal systems

Execute with guidance the analysis, design, test and integration of fluid systems to meet business standards, practices and procedures and the product / program requirements

Plan and execute component and engine test programs and utilize the results to validate engine designs, systems and analytical models

Prepare invention disclosures for technology that provides a competitive advantage

Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, needed, or required for the business.



Qualifications

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



Qualifications include:

Education, Experience and Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering from an accredited college or university

At least 2 additional years of industry experience in a relevant Thermal Engineering position

Prior experience in the fundamentals of heat transfer and compressible flow

Skills and Abilities

Deep technical and functional expertise in the areas of conduction, convection, and radiation heat transfer

Proficiency in thermal modeling and simulations tools such as ANSYS Fluent, ANSYS CFX, ANSYS Mechanical, ANSYS Discovery, ANSYS optiSLang, Flow Simulator, MATLAB or equivalent

Experience in developing numerical models and experimental characterization of thermal-fluid systems and heat exchangers

Experience in thermodynamic cycle modeling

Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems

Flexible and friendly approach to working in a team environment

Highly motivated, passionate, and exceptional communication skills

Passion and enthusiasm for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development

Shares critical information, speaks with candor, and contributes constructively

Strong oral and written communication skills with an ability to guide and influence others

Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems

Demonstrated ability for innovative thinking to devise novel solutions to complex, interdisciplinary design challenges



Role Classification and Working Conditions

This is a salaried, exempt-level position. This position typically works in an office environment; and given the nature of our business is also exposed to operations/warehouses/production environments.



Physical/Other Requirements

Ability to travel, as needed, by plane, automobile, etc.


We are not accepting candidates who require sponsorship for this position at this time.


Benefits:

Medical Plans, with PPO or HDHP options

Dental Plans, with buy-up option


Vision Plan

Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plans, with buy-up options

Short Term Disability, paid for by the company

Long Term Disability, paid for by the company

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)


401k/Roth 401k


Voluntary Accident Plans

Voluntary Critical Illness Plans


Hospital Indemnity Plan

Hyliion is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, veteran status. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to otherwise participate in the employment selection process, please direct your inquires to Hyliion’s human resources department at HR@hyliion.com.

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