Qualifications
Responsibilities
Define and oversee the thermal architecture from initial design through production, including system architecture simulation and analysis, material selection, thermal solution creation, and cost optimization.
Translate product use cases and real-world scenarios into thermal loading conditions that enhance early design iterations.
Conduct thorough thermal analysis at varying fidelity levels as required: analytical for directional insights, coarse for quick iteration of ideas, and detailed for in-depth studies.
Develop and implement custom thermal testing infrastructure and methodologies tailored to each product program.
Collaborate across departments to ensure thermal constraints are integrated into broader system-level decisions regarding power budgets, enclosure design, and silicon selection.
Requirements
Over 8 years of experience in thermal engineering with a proven track record of successfully launching multiple battery-powered consumer electronics.
Expertise in thermal simulation tools such as Icepak, Fluent, Ansys, or similar, along with real-world validation experience.
Extensive knowledge of thermal module technologies, including heat pipes, vapor chambers, TIMs, and graphite spreaders, along with experience in vendor evaluation.
About the job
About Hark
Hark is at the forefront of artificial intelligence, dedicated to developing sophisticated, personalized AI systems. Our goal is to create an AI that is proactive, multimodal, and capable of engaging with the world through various modalities such as speech, text, vision, and long-term memory.
We are combining this intelligence with state-of-the-art hardware to establish a universal interface between humans and machines. Unlike current AI, which primarily operates through outdated chat interfaces, Hark is pioneering the next generation of agentic systems that interact seamlessly with people and their environments.
To achieve this vision, we are creating multimodal models and cutting-edge AI hardware, designed from the ground up to serve as a cohesive interface for a new era of intelligent systems.
About the Role
As a Senior Product Design Engineer specializing in thermal systems, you will be responsible for shaping the thermal architecture of our AI-driven consumer devices, guiding projects from initial concept through to detailed architecture and production validation. You will balance critical factors such as performance, battery life, cost, and user comfort while engaging in hands-on simulation, prototyping, and testing to facilitate informed decisions regarding architecture. Your collaboration with industrial design, mechanical, electrical, and software teams will be essential in developing comprehensive thermal solutions.
About Hark
Hark is an innovative artificial intelligence firm dedicated to creating advanced, personalized systems that redefine human-machine interaction. Our focus on next-generation hardware and multimodal AI enables us to build a universal interface that bridges the gap between technology and everyday life.
