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.