MBDA

defence

LeadThermalEngineer

£55k+ Stevenage, United Kingdom; Bristol, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Lead candidates.

The Brief

“Lead Thermal Engineer at MBDA. Skills: Lead Thermal Engineer, heat transfer analysis, computational methods, manual calculations, CAE tools, ANSYS, MATLAB, Python, technical leadership. work on and lead a variety of projects. derive solutions to thermal problems in cutting-edge technology”

What You'll Achieve.

deliver your expertise across multiple, technically challenging activities; delivering projects on time, quality and cost

Industry & Context.

defence
Problems you'll solve

Good problem solving skills; derive solutions to thermal problems

Eligibility Requirements

British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship, HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), Attendance onsite will be required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Good problem solving skills, sound fundamental knowledge of heat transfer analysis using computational methods and manual calculations, Experience applying CAE tools (e. g. ANSYS, MATLAB, Python) in a regulated design/manufacturing industry to investigate heat transfer problems in mechanical and/or electronic systems, Motivated individual, organisational and interpersonal skills

Nice to Have

Post graduate qualification in a subject relevant to the role, Demonstrable experience of delivering projects on time, quality and cost, Experienced in technical leadership of small or large teams of engineers, Knowledge and experience of methods for managing the thermal performance of mechanical and electronic systems in extreme high and low temperature environments, Experience in physical testing of components and assemblies to validate thermal analyses

What You'll Do.

work on and lead a variety of projects

derive solutions to thermal problems in cutting-edge technology

investigate heat transfer problems in mechanical and/or electronic systems

managing the thermal performance of mechanical and electronic systems in extreme high and low temperature environments

physical testing of components and assemblies to validate thermal analyses

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

work with others to derive solutions; technical leadership of small or large teams of engineers

Process & Methodology

delivering projects on time, quality and cost

Full Job Description

Are you looking to broaden your experience or take the next step in your career? Do you have the drive and ability to deliver your expertise across multiple, technically challenging activities? The creativity and personality to work with others to derive solutions to thermal problems in cutting-edge technology? **Salary** : Circa £55,000+ depending on experience **Dynamic (hybrid) working** : 2-3 days onsite at Stevenage or Bristol offices on-site due to workload classification. **Security Clearance** : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. **What we can offer you:** * **Company bonus** : Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) * **Pension** : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% * **Overtime:** opportunity for paid overtime**** * **Flexi Leave:** Up to 15 additional days * **Flexible working:** We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements * **Enhanced parental leave:** offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments * **Facilities** : Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more… * **Healthcare Cash Plan:** The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more **The opportunity:** At MBDA, there is the opportunity for you to work on and lead a variety of projects that will stretch your skills and imagination as a Lead Thermal Engineer. We are a highly motivated team with a strong desire to improve our effectiveness a

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