Principal Thermal Engineer in Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Job title - Principal Thermal Engineer
Location - Stevenage
Duration - 6 months
Pay rate - Up to £49 ph Umbrella Inside IR35

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS PROJECT, YOU MUST BE ABLE TO GAIN SECURITY CLEARANCE AND RESIDE IN THE UK TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of our largest UK Defence companies!

Overview of department:
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 the company's 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.

If you think this is the role for you, just get in touch!

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.