Senior Thermal Analysis Engineer - Aerospace Heat Transfer

GKN Aerospace Sweden; Trollhättans kommun; On-site; SEK 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace Sweden is seeking a Senior Thermal Analysis Engineer to strengthen our Analysis team and support the development of next‑generation civil aerospace products.

You will analyze and predict the thermal behaviour of aero‑engine components using ANSYS and internal tools, helping optimize thermal performance, durability and engine efficiency through high‑fidelity simulations. Collaboration across design, aerodynamics and structures will be essential.

Qualifications

• MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics or a related engineering discipline.
• Several years of experience within aerospace, gas turbine development or other advanced engineering industries.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer and thermal management in complex engineering systems.
• Extensive experience in thermal analysis, numerical simulation and engineering modelling.
• Experience working with ANSYS and Python.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical topics to different stakeholders.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Performing advanced thermal and thermodynamic analyses, including heat transfer simulations and assessment of thermal loads in aerospace applications.
• Evaluating the interaction between thermal behaviour, engine performance and structural integrity to support design optimisation and product development.
• Providing technical leadership through coordination of analysis activities, method development and cross‑functional collaboration with engineering stakeholders.

Job description

GKN Aerospace Sweden is seeking a Senior Thermal Analysis Engineer to strengthen our Analysis team and support the development of next‑generation civil aerospace products.

You will analyze and predict the thermal behaviour of aero‑engine components using ANSYS and internal tools, helping optimize thermal performance, durability and engine efficiency through high‑fidelity simulations. Collaboration across design, aerodynamics and structures will be essential.