Senior Thermal Engineer

Leonardo UK Ltd; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Senior Thermal Engineer at a forward-thinking company specializing in Electronic Warfare products. In this role, you'll leverage your expertise in thermal assessment and analysis to evaluate and enhance thermal solutions across various projects. Your problem-solving skills will be essential as you navigate multiple system interdependencies, ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements. With a commitment to innovation, you'll drive advancements in thermal performance while collaborating with diverse teams. This role offers a blend of home-based and onsite work, along with flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle. Join a company that values diversity, continuous learning, and the well-being of its employees.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Custom working options

Flexible benefits

Access to Coursera courses

Ongoing professional development support

Employee Assistance Programme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Network groups for diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering with experience in Thermal engineering.
• Competent in using CFD packages and thermal analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze mechanical designs for thermal performance using thermal analysis software.
• Provide guidance on thermal strategies and design improvements.

Skills

Thermal Analysis

Problem Solving

Mechanical Engineering

Communication Skills

Environmental Testing

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering

Post-graduate experience in Thermal Engineering

Tools

CFD Software (Ansys Icepak, Ansys Fluent)

Thermal Analysis Software

Job description

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

Leonardo has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Thermal Engineer whose primary role will be Thermal Assessment and Analysis in the development and production of Electronic Warfare (EW) products, new and legacy, at the Luton Site.

The candidate will be responsible for evaluating thermal solutions, conducting Thermal Analysis, communicating the results and advising on all aspects of Thermal engineering activities to the various Integrated Project Teams (IPT).

The role inherently requires a strong aptitude for problem solving and managing multiple system interdependencies across a number of Leonardo business groups.

What you will do:

1. Analyse and assess mechanical designs for thermal performance and safety against regulatory and customer requirements using thermal analysis software, CFD techniques and classical hand calculations.
2. Provide guidance on thermal/cooling strategies and advise on thermal design improvements where necessary.
3. Support the selection of manufacturing technologies and materials based on a sound understanding of the mechanical engineering and performance of the product.
4. Support in the creation of thermal requirements and the means to confirm compliance for Leonardo products.
5. Drive change and development in new technologies and methodologies with respect to thermal performance.
6. Support the thermal aspects of product development through design, test and certification.
7. Deliver thermal solutions against requirements within budget and timescales.
8. Create material in support of peer, stage and gate reviews.
9. Support visits and meetings at other Leonardo sites, suppliers and customers when required.

What we are looking for:

1. The candidate should have a degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering with post-graduate experience in Thermal engineering.
2. Professional recognition as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer or proven associated competencies is desirable.
3. It is advantageous for the candidate to have experience in the design, development and test of electronics packaging and/or aerospace equipment.
4. A proven knowledge of Thermal analysis and previous experience in developing equipment for extreme operating environments is essential.
5. The candidate will be competent in the use of CFD packages preferably Ansys Icepak and Ansys Fluent along with a proven knowledge of hand calculations.
6. Experience of environmental testing methods for design verification is desirable with knowledge of Mil-Std-810 and RTCA DO-160.
7. Knowledge of Regulatory Standards including but not limited to Def Stan 00-970, Health and Safety HSE Regulations including Hazardous Waste Regulation. Compliance with Pressure Equipment Regulation, Pressure System Safety Regulation and Fluorinated Gas Regulations.
8. Verbal and written communication skills are essential in this role as there will be a high level of interface with both internal and external customers.
9. Knowledge of the requirements for equipment inspection for safety compliance including generation of fault/failure reports.

What we can offer you:

1. Flexible working: We offer our employees the time and flexibility they need to enjoy a balanced life through flexible hours and part-time options.
2. Custom working: The role may be a mixture of home-based and onsite.
3. Flexible benefits: Our company-funded approach to flexible benefits allows employees to make choices appropriate for them. Each employee has access to a wide choice of lifestyle, health and wellbeing options best suited to their individual lifestyle goals.
4. Network groups: To demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion we have network groups for Carers, Enable, Equalise, Pride, and we also work in partnership with AFBE (Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers).
5. Training: Free access to Coursera which provides more than 4,000 online courses.
6. Continuous Learning: You will be supported in your ongoing professional development through training and mentoring.
7. Investors in People: We are proud recipients of the Investors in People Silver Award.
8. Employee Assistance Programme: Providing free and confidential mental health support.
9. Annual leave: We offer 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays and 12 flexi days.

Life at Leonardo:

Discover life at Leonardo – a company for extraordinary people.

Our UK locations:

We have offices around the UK, including Basildon, Bristol, Edinburgh, Lincoln, Luton, Southampton and Yeovil.

Committed to Inclusion:

We are committed to creating a working environment that is designed to provide everyone with the opportunity to succeed.

Primary Location:

GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working: Hybrid