Advanced Thermal Modelling Engineer – Battery & Powertrain

Vertical Aerospace; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

5 extra days to buy or sell

5 extra days holiday when you get married

4% additional salary for benefits

Health and wellbeing service

Performance-based bonus

Company Share Scheme

5% pension matching

Daily breakfast provided

Job summary

A pioneering electric aviation company in Virginia is looking for an Advanced Thermal Engineer to enhance the thermal performance of their eVTOL aircraft. This position involves leading battery thermal CFD analysis, developing high-fidelity models for vehicle systems, and supporting design decisions through simulation. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in thermal analysis and an engineering degree, joining a mission-driven team committed to shaping the future of aviation. Expect an innovative environment, opportunities for growth, and rewarding benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in thermal CFD analysis.
• Proven ability to correlate simulation results with test data.
• Understanding of system-level requirements affecting modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead battery thermal CFD analysis for design verification.
• Develop high-fidelity thermal models for battery and vehicle systems.
• Support design decisions through simulations and trade studies.

Skills

Thermal CFD analysis

Battery thermal modeling

Heat transfer knowledge

Fluid dynamics knowledge

MATLAB / Simulink / Simscape

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or related engineering discipline

Tools

Ansys Fluent

Star-CCM+

Job description

A pioneering electric aviation company in Virginia is looking for an Advanced Thermal Engineer to enhance the thermal performance of their eVTOL aircraft. This position involves leading battery thermal CFD analysis, developing high-fidelity models for vehicle systems, and supporting design decisions through simulation. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in thermal analysis and an engineering degree, joining a mission-driven team committed to shaping the future of aviation. Expect an innovative environment, opportunities for growth, and rewarding benefits.