Principal Thermal Engineer

Endeavour Recruitment; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Principal Thermal Engineer to join the Mechanical Analysis Group in Stevenage. This role involves delivering thermal analysis for military systems, ensuring performance against thermal requirements. Candidates should have a degree in a STEM subject, experience with thermal analysis processes such as finite element methods, and strong communication skills. The position may require working on-site at least three days a week, offering a competitive pay rate of £50 per hour inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a STEM subject.
• Proven ability to carry out thermal analysis through hand calculations and Finite Element methods.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership for delivering packages of thermal analysis work.
• Provide mechanical analysis support to develop designs and deliver thermal performance evidence.
• Manage workload against time schedules and report progress regularly to stakeholders.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Finite Element methods

MATLAB

Python

Communication skills

Education

Degree in STEM subject

Tools

ANSYS

MATLAB-Simulink

Job description

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 (NEGOTIABLE)

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 skill set 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 (eg 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.