Lead Thermal Mechanical Engineer - Defence (Hybrid)

Matchtech Group; Cowes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is assisting a leading defence and security organisation in recruiting a Principal Thermal Mechanical Engineer for a contract in Cowes. The role focuses on thermal management and mechanical design within highly regulated projects, with hybrid working requiring two to three days on site.

You will lead thermal engineering activities through the project lifecycle, deliver thermal analyses, develop specifications, and mentor engineering teams while ensuring compliance with standards

Qualifications

• Significant experience in thermal mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of thermal analysis and heat transfer principles.
• Experience in defence systems or highly regulated industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead thermal mechanical engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and review thermal management solutions for complex defence systems.
• Carry out thermal analysis, calculations and system assessments.
• Produce and review engineering specifications, technical reports and design documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineering teams.
• Support design reviews, testing, validation and troubleshooting activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers and project stakeholders.
• Ensure engineering outputs comply with relevant standards, quality requirements and security restrictions.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Heat transfer

Mechanical design

Engineering documentation

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Matchtech Group is assisting a leading defence and security organisation in recruiting a Principal Thermal Mechanical Engineer for a contract in Cowes. The role focuses on thermal management and mechanical design within highly regulated projects, with hybrid working requiring two to three days on site.

You will lead thermal engineering activities through the project lifecycle, deliver thermal analyses, develop specifications, and mentor engineering teams while ensuring compliance with standards