Principal Thermal Engineer

ARM; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm located in Stevenage is seeking a Principal Thermal Engineer for a 12-month contract. The role involves delivering thermal analysis work, providing mechanical analysis support, and managing project workloads while collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in thermal analysis of electronics, proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, and knowledge of Finite Element methods. An attractive rate of £50 per hour is offered, with insights into a growing industry-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to carry out thermal analysis through hand calculations and Finite Element methods.
• Experience with thermal response of systems through conduction, convection, and radiation.
• Proficient in applying MATLAB/Simulink for thermal studies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver packages of thermal analysis work.
• Provide mechanical analysis support for thermal performance evidence.
• Deliver clear reports with conclusions.
• Manage workload and report to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders.

Skills

Thermal analysis of electronics

MATLAB/Simulink

Finite Element methods (e.g. ANSYS)

Conduction analysis

Convection analysis

Radiation analysis

CFD assessments

Scripting using MATLAB or Python

Job description

Principal Thermal Engineer

12 month contract
Based in Stevenage
Offering £50ph Inside IR35

Do you have experience carrying out thermal analysis of electronics?
Do you have experience with MATLAB/Simulink?
Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?
If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!

As the Principal Thermal Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Take ownership of 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)

Required Skillset

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

If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!