Lead Thermal Engineer in Stevenage

Energy Jobline ZR; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to £2,500

Pension up to 14%

Paid overtime

Flexi leave

Flexible working

Parental leave enhancements

Site facilities

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

MBDA is seeking a Lead Thermal Engineer to deliver heat transfer analyses and CAE-driven solutions across multi-disciplinary projects. The role requires strong problem-solving skills and experience with ANSYS, MATLAB, and Python in regulated environments.

Hybrid work is offered with 2–3 days on-site at Stevenage or Bristol. Security clearance: British or dual UK with British citizenship; BPSS checks after offer.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Strong problem solving with heat transfer analysis knowledge.
• Experience using CAE tools (ANSYS, MATLAB, Python) in a regulated design/manufacturing context.

Skills

Heat transfer analysis

CAE tools usage

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in relevant subject or equivalent experience

Tools

ANSYS

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Job DescriptionLead Thermal Engineer Are you looking to broaden your experience or take the next step in your career? Do you have the drive and ability to deliver your expertise across multiple, technically challenging activities? The creativity and personality to work with others to derive solutions to thermal problems in cutting-edge technology? Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days onsite at Stevenage or Bristol offices on-site due to workload classification. Security Clearance: British or a Dual UK with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

What we're looking for from you:

Essential:

• 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 who has strong organisational and interpersonal skills.

Desirable:

• 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.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, , Neurodiversity, and more… We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Lead Thermal Engineer