Principal Thermal Engineer

JOB LOCATION: Stevenage

SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL: SC to Start

DURATION: 12+ Months Minimum

WORK PATTERN: 3 days min a week on site; depending on project workload it could be full time on site (Please assume full time onsite when talking to candidates).

Overtime: Yes (Project dependant)

PAY RATE: £ 50 Per Hour Umbrella Inside IR35

TARGET INDUSTRIES AND COMPANIES. Is Defence a must?

If not what industries can be considered

Defence would be beneficial; open to aero, electronics. As long as thermal skillset is apparent.

ALTERNATIVE JOB TITLES IN OTHER COMPANIES OR INDUSTRIES

(“Thermal Engineer” OR “Aerothermal Engineer” OR “Heat transfer Engineer”)

Overview:

The Mechanical Analysis Group are looking for a Principal Thermal Engineer to join its team in Stevenage. The group consists of over 30 engineers working across a wide spectrum of cutting-edge military systems. Working for an internationally recognised company, you will play a critical role in ensuring that products deliver the necessary performance against key thermal requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership for delivering packages of thermal analysis work.

• Provide mechanical analysis support to develop designs and deliver thermal performance evidence.

• Deliver analysis evidence in clear reports with firm conclusion statements.

• Participate in team meetings and design reviews.

• Manage workload against time schedules and report progress regularly to stakeholders.

• Responsible for dealing and collaborating with project stakeholders (internal & external).

Skillset/Experience Required:

• Degree qualified in a STEM subject.

• Proven ability to carry out thermal analysis through the application of hand calculations and Finite Element methods (e.g. ANSYS etc.).

• Experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Carrying out studies to determine the effects of conduction, convection and radiation on the thermal response of systems;

• Thermal analysis of electronics;

• Application of MATLAB-Simulink to deliver thermal studies;

• Use of CFD to assess thermal behaviour;

• Scripting using MATLAB or Python.

• Ability to make quick/simple assessments to progress design activities in an efficient manner.

• Self-motivated and organised individuals, who are great problem solvers and can take responsibility for the delivery of work.

• Ability to work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, as well as independently.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to network and influence internal and external customers.

• Relevant experience in an equivalent or comparable industry would be advantageous