Principal Thermal Systems Engineer (Radar)

Outsource UK; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Job summary

BAE Systems Naval Radar is seeking a Principal Thermal Mechanical Engineer to deliver cutting-edge radar solutions to the Royal Navy. You will lead thermal design efforts, mentor engineers, and develop predictive thermal models to ensure performance under varied conditions.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration with electrical and systems engineers, overseeing qualification activities, and driving design validation through testing and lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; proven equivalent experience.
• Expertise in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, or thermodynamics.
• Experience designing and testing thermal systems for electronic components and assemblies.
• Strong leadership skills with experience coaching and mentoring engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct peer reviews and verify engineering tasks for standards compliance.
• Identify and resolve product lifecycle issues and lead change activities.
• Establish and manage qualification requirements during build, test, and commissioning.
• Coach and mentor team members as a subject matter expert.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineers to optimise radar thermal design.
• Lead development and validation of thermal models to predict system performance.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Heat transfer

Thermodynamics

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

CFD software

Thermal test equipment

Job description

BAE Systems Naval Radar is seeking a Principal Thermal Mechanical Engineer to deliver cutting-edge radar solutions to the Royal Navy. You will lead thermal design efforts, mentor engineers, and develop predictive thermal models to ensure performance under varied conditions.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration with electrical and systems engineers, overseeing qualification activities, and driving design validation through testing and lifecycle management.