The UK's trusted Ministry of Defence partner, MBDA, are looking for an experienced Principal Thermal Engineer to join its team in Stevenage. The group comprises over 30 engineers working across a broad spectrum of cutting-edge military systems. Working for an internationally recognised company, you will play a critical role in ensuring that MBDA's products deliver the necessary performance against essential thermal requirements.
What you'll get to do as a Principal Thermal Engineer:
- Take ownership of 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).
What we're looking for:
- 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 work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team and 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.
- You must be a UK national or citizen to be eligible for the role.
More about the role:
MBDA's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.
This role is based at MBDA's headquarters in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.
Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
