Job Details Lead Thermal Engineer R31414

MBDA S.A.S.; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization is seeking a Lead Thermal Engineer to manage critical projects and improve system thermal performance. The role offers a salary around £55,000 and a dynamic working model with flexibility between onsite and remote work. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience with CAE tools, as well as strong problem-solving skills. The position is based in Stevenage, UK.

Benefits

25 days of paid annual leave

Dynamic Working Policies

Company bonus up to £2,500

Enhanced parental leave

Health benefits including private medical insurance

Gym membership options

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience relevant to thermal engineering.
• Applying heat transfer knowledge in mechanical/electronic systems.
• Experience managing projects within quality and cost constraints.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects related to thermal engineering.
• Conduct thermal analyses and validate with physical testing.
• Work collaboratively within multinational teams.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of heat transfer analysis

Experience with CAE tools (ANSYS, MATLAB, Python)

Organisational and interpersonal skills

Education

Degree relevant to the role

Post-graduate qualification

Tools

ANSYS

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Overview

At MBDA, you will lead a variety of projects that stretch your skills and imagination as a Lead Thermal Engineer. You will be part of a highly motivated team focused on improving effectiveness and influence within MBDA. The role involves working on UK and multinational projects pivotal to the future success of MBDA and the security of the UK. Attendance onsite is required, but Dynamic Working Agreements allow high levels of flexibility, balancing office and remote working where possible.

Qualifications

• Ideally degree qualified in a subject relevant to the role or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Good problem‑solving skills coupled with a sound fundamental knowledge of heat transfer analysis using computational methods and manual calculations.
• Experience applying CAE tools (e.g. ANSYS, MATLAB, Python) in a regulated design/manufacturing industry to investigate heat transfer problems in mechanical and/or electronic systems.
• Motivated individual with strong organisational and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Qualifications

• Post‑graduate qualification in a subject relevant to the role.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering projects on time, quality and cost.
• Experienced in technical leadership of small or large teams of engineers.
• Knowledge and experience of methods for managing the thermal performance of mechanical and electronic systems in extreme high and low temperature environments.
• Experience in physical testing of components and assemblies to validate thermal analyses.

Benefits

• 25 days of paid annual leave per calendar year (additional days added at 5, 10 and 15 years of service).
• Dynamic Working Policies allowing flexibility around hours, location and options for paid overtime, dynamic leave and more.
• Defined Contribution retirement savings plan (4% employee base salary and 6% employer contribution, up to 2% additional).
• Financial awareness programmes, share incentive plan, mortgage advice, season ticket loan, critical illness coverage, and employee assistance programme.
• Health benefits including voluntary private medical insurance, funded private medical insurance (Grade C & above), dental insurance, healthcare cash plan, and healthcare and leisure options.
• Gym membership options at the on‑site Healthworks gym and discounted memberships at over 3,600 UK gyms and leisure centres.
• Employee networks covering gender equality, pride, menopause matters, parents and carers, armed forces, ethnic diversity, neurodiversity, disability and more.
• Company bonus up to £2,500 (based on performance).
• Pension with maximum total contribution of up to 14% (employer + employee).
• Paid overtime and flexible working arrangements.
• Enhanced parental leave with up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, and additional benefits for paternity, neonatal and fertility support.
• Discounts & vouchers platform and technology vouchers up to £2,500.
• Charity donation scheme with tax relief.
• MyCar scheme offering two new vehicles via salary sacrifice.
• Holiday purchase option for up to 5 extra days with tax and NIC savings.
• Learning and development resources, apprenticeship programmes, and financial support for additional study.

Salary and Working Arrangements

Salary: Circa £55,000, depending on experience.

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2–3 days onsite at Stevenage or Bristol offices, with the rest remote.

Security Clearance

British citizen or dual UK national required. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

About MBDA

MBDA is a leading defence organisation supporting the Armed Forces and partnering with governments to defend freedom. We are proud of our employee‑led networks and of being a nationally recognised employer, with numerous awards including Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2022 and Investors in People gold awards.