Thermal Product Design & Release Engineer

Contract Professionals, Inc. • Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States • Posted May 06, 2026

About the Role

Thermal Product Design & Release Engineer

Sterling Heights, MI

$63–$70/hour



Position Overview

Seeking a Thermal Design & Release Engineer to lead development of vehicle HVAC and thermal management systems for ground combat platforms. This role focuses on fluid system analysis, heat exchanger design, and full lifecycle design release of components supporting powertrain, electronics, and crew environments.




Key Responsibilities


  • Perform 1-D fluid flow analysis to size and optimize cooling systems

  • Conduct heat exchanger design and optimization

  • Design and integrate HVAC components and subsystems

  • Develop and release engineering drawings and Technical Data Packages (TDPs)