World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Principal Thermal Engineer Subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.
Hourly Rate: £50.00
Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’
Location: Stevenage
Hybrid / Remote working: The role will likely be onsite 3 days per week.
Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.
IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
Interview process: One stage onsite interview
Principal Thermal Engineer Job Description:
The Mechanical Analysis Group are looking for a Principal Thermal Engineer to join its team in Stevenage. The group consists of over 30 engineers working across a wide spectrum of cutting-edge military systems. Working for an internationally recognised company, you will play a critical role in ensuring that products deliver the necessary performance against key thermal requirements.
Responsibilities:
Take ownership for delivering packages of thermal analysis work.
Provide mechanical analysis support to develop designs and deliver thermal performance evidence.
Deliver analysis evidence in clear reports with firm conclusion statements.
Participate in team meetings and design reviews.
Manage workload against time schedules and report progress regularly to stakeholders.
Responsible for dealing and collaborating with project stakeholders (internal & external).
Skillset/experience required:
Degree qualified in a STEM subject.
Proven ability to carry out thermal analysis through the application of hand calculations and Finite Element methods (e.g. ANSYS etc.).
Experience in one or more of the following areas:
Carrying out studies to determine the effects of conduction, convection and radiation on the thermal response of systems;
Thermal analysis of electronics;
Application of MATLAB-Simulink to deliver thermal studies;
Use of CFD to assess thermal behaviour;
Scripting using MATLAB or Python.
Ability to make quick/simple assessments to progress design activities in an efficient manner.
Self-motivated and organised individuals, who are great problem solvers and can take responsibility for the delivery of work.
Ability to work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, as well as independently.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to network and influence internal and external customers.
Relevant experience in an equivalent or comparable industry would be advantageous