Lead Thermal Engineer
// Role Summary
Lead Thermal Engineer role at MBDA, offering the chance to work on cutting-edge technology and pivotal projects for national security. Ideal for experienced engineers seeking to advance their careers in a dynamic and supportive environment.
// Key Responsibilities
- Lead thermal engineering projects on cutting-edge technology.
- Work on UK and multinational projects crucial for security.
- Utilise CAE tools (ANSYS, MATLAB, Python) for heat transfer analysis.
- Benefit from dynamic and flexible working arrangements.
- Requires HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).
// Role Specification
About the Opportunity
At MBDA, seize the opportunity to work on and lead a variety of projects designed to stretch your skills and imagination as a Lead Thermal Engineer. We are a highly motivated team with a strong desire to improve our effectiveness and influence within MBDA. You will work in a supportive environment where people feel valued and are encouraged to achieve their full potential. You will have the opportunity to work on UK and multinational projects that are pivotal to the future success of MBDA and the security of the UK, Europe and its allies.
Attendance onsite will be required, but our Dynamic Working Agreements also allow high levels of flexibility and a balance of office and remote working. This may be at home or in our Stevenage or Bristol offices.
What we're looking for:
- Ideally degree qualified in a subject relevant to the role or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Good problem-solving skills coupled with a 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 who has strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
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