Entry Level Systems Thermal Modeler 2027
IBM
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- Embedded systemsCADProject managementSolidWorksFEA
- Work
- On-site in Poughkeepsie
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- CAD44%SolidWorks27%Project management15%Embedded systems5%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 11, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
IBM Hardware and Systems engineers design and deliver the compute platforms that power the world’s most advanced AI, cloud, and enterprise technologies. From silicon to system, teams collaborate across mechanical, electrical, computer, materials, and firmware engineering to design, prototype, and test next-generation IBM hardware. These roles offer hands-on opportunities to innovate across IBM’s high-performance systems portfolio — shaping the technologies that define what’s next.
Key Responsibilities
As part of IBM’s hardware development organization, you will design, prototype, and validate next-generation compute systems by integrating expertise across mechanical, electrical, firmware, and materials engineering. Your work may include:
- Developing and optimizing mechanical, thermal, and electrical components using CAD and CFD tools.
- Building and testing hardware prototypes, performing debug, failure analysis, and driving reliability and serviceability improvements.
- Modeling system-level thermal performance to enhance cooling, manufacturability, and efficiency.
- Applying design-of-experiments (DOE) methods to evaluate and improve processes, materials, and hardware designs.
- Supporting process and materials development, manufacturing readiness, and equipment IT integration within R&D environments.
You will have opportunities to work in areas such as:
- Thermal and mechanical modeling for air and liquid cooled systems.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- M.S. or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Thermal Fluid Science.
- Experience with design of experiments (DOE) and/or project management.
- Hands-on experience with hardware design, CAD tools (SolidWorks, Allegro, Cadence or equivalent), and modeling/simulation environments (Cadence Celsius, Ansys Fluent, Icepak, Flotherm, or equivalent).
- Strong analytical and communication skills, with a focus on collaboration and data-driven problem solving.
Preferred Qualifications
- Lab-based development or validation work skills.
- Advanced technical degrees (M.S. or Ph.D.) in relevant disciplines.
- Experience leading project teams or cross-functional technical initiatives.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks and/or finite element modeling (FEM) tools.