Senior Thermal Systems Engineer - Electric Propulsion

Evolito Ltd; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology company in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Thermal Systems Design Engineer to join their high-growth team. The role involves designing thermal systems for electric propulsion units, guiding junior engineers, and optimizing cooling systems. The ideal candidate will have a degree in thermal engineering, strong analytical skills, and practical knowledge of electric machines. This position requires excellent communication abilities, and a willingness to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a field related to thermal engineering.
• Strong mechanical or electrical engineering background.
• Practical knowledge in the design of electric machines.
• Experience with CFD and finite element analysis methods.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the design of thermal systems for the product range.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers on design issues.
• Validate results against real-world constraints.
• Guide junior engineers and designers in the design phase.
• Write specifications and reports through the product lifecycle.

Skills

Thermal engineering

Finite element analysis (CFD, ANSYS Fluent)

Strong communication skills

Mechanical engineering

Electric machines knowledge

Python programming

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Degree in thermal engineering or equivalent

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

LabView

MATLAB

Job description

A leading aerospace technology company in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Thermal Systems Design Engineer to join their high-growth team. The role involves designing thermal systems for electric propulsion units, guiding junior engineers, and optimizing cooling systems. The ideal candidate will have a degree in thermal engineering, strong analytical skills, and practical knowledge of electric machines. This position requires excellent communication abilities, and a willingness to work in a dynamic environment.