Principal Thermal Engineer

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: StevenageHybrid / 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 interviewPrincipal 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.