R&D Engineer

Join the team innovating thermal solutions, nominated a "Best Place to Work" in PA this year!

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT, www.1-ACT.com) is actively seeking qualified Research & Development (R&D) Engineers at various experience and education (B.S., M.S., and Ph.D.) levels to support the growth of our vibrant research and development programs. ACT's R&D group develops state-of-the-art technologies and works to transition them to products for space, defense, and energy-related applications. Our new technology commercialization success won us an exclusive Tibbets award, given by the U.S. Small Business Administration to small companies that have used new technologies to make a commercial impact. Some of our technologies and their applications include:

• Space Exploration
• Variable View Factor Radiators and Vapor Venting Devices for Spacecraft Thermal Control
• Thermo-radiative Cells for Thermal to Electric Power Conversion in Deep Space
• High-Temperature Alkali Metal Heat Pipes
• Vortex Phase Separators and Heat Exchangers for Zero-g and Variable Orientation Fluid Management
• Energy-Water Nexus
• Dropwise Condensation and Phase Change Materials for Power Plant Dry Cooling
• Nanofluid Solar Receivers and Nucleating Agents for Desalination Applications
• Electronics Cooling
• High Heat Flux Electronic Cooling Using Heat Pipes, Vapor Chambers, and Pumped Two-Phase Systems
• Thermo-electric Heat Exchangers
• Advanced Modeling
• Multi-scale and Advanced Modeling Techniques for Predicting Corrosion, Crack Fatigue, and Material Performance Under Harsh Conditions
• Die Level Electrical and Thermal Modeling of Semiconductor Devices During Pulsed Operation
• Predicting Structural and Chemically Reactivity of Ablation Materials During Re-entry
• Reacting Flow
• Non-catalytic fuel reforming, super-adiabatic combustion, ultra-lean combustion
• Advanced incinerator, burner, and combustor
• Non-thermal plasma synthesis, plasma assisted engine ignition
• Nanoparticle enhanced liquid fuel, solid fuel, and propellent
  

R&D engineers at ACT have the flexibility to define new programs that strengthen our company's core competency in thermal management and/or expand our company's technology portfolio in diverse areas. Candidates with strong communication skills, high ambition, and a creative and innovative spirit are encouraged to apply. ACT also offers an attractive and competitive compensation/benefits package, along with a highly stimulating work environment.

What do R&D Engineers do at ACT?

An ACT R&D engineer typically works on multiple exciting projects at any given time and is responsible for all aspects of the projects from start to finish. This cumulative experience provides our R&D engineers with substantial opportunities for skill and career growth. Responsibilities include:

• Developing and patenting new technical concepts to address research problems.
• Writing and research proposals in response to competitive government funding opportunities.
• Developing analytical and numerical models to support prototype design and test data analysis.
• Drafting CAD models and drawings to support prototype and experiment fabrication.
• Working with technicians to fabricate and test hardware.
• Communicating with customers through presentations, written reports, teleconferences, etc.
• Authoring research papers and presenting newly developed technologies and techniques at technical conferences.
• Managing projects: responsible for schedule and project financial performance.
• Interacting with product development and marketing teams to transition new technologies to production.
  
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is preferred due to ITAR requirements
• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. degree in Engineering or Science
• Strong track record of academic success or success in an R&D environment.
  
  
  

ACT is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other trait protected by law.