Skip to main content

This job has expired

Principal Thermal Engineer

Employer
MBDA
Location
Stevenage
Salary
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Closing date
11 Sep 2019
Reference
P7799

View more

Discipline
Project Engineering
Sector
Defence
Job Type
Engineer

Job Details

MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver For A More Secure Tomorrow
 
 
The Opportunity

As a consequence of a growing portfolio of work an exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Thermal Engineer to join an internationally recognised company delivering leading edge solutions on a variety of UK and International military systems.  As a Thermal Engineer you will apply your skills and experience to deliver critical advice on the effective operation of military systems.  In a work environment where staff welfare and development is considered a priority there will be ample opportunity to stretch your skills and responsibilities to match your career potential.
 
What are we 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 thermal/heat transfer analysis using CFD, Finite Element methods, etc.
  • Experience applying numerical based tools (e.g. ANSYS, FloEFD, Fluent) to investigate and analyse thermal and heat conductance problems.
  • Individuals that are determined self-motivated and can demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
  • Relevant experience in an equivalent or comparable industry would be advantageous.
  • Experience leading and managing small teams and the delivery of projects would be advantageous.
 
What’s in it for you?
  •  Fulfilling work that will stretch and grow your technical knowledge and competencies.
  • Extensive opportunities to develop and build your networks and reputation across collaborating areas of MBDA (e.g. Mechanical/Electrical Design, Environmental Engineering, Aerodynamics, Aircraft Integration).
  • On-going assistance to help you develop your skills and knowledge through both structured and ‘on the job’ training opportunities.
  • A choice of career development paths allowing you to develop either as a Technical Expert, Technical Lead or Line Manager.
  • Working for a company that places a strong emphasis on looking after the welfare and development of its staff.
 
What would you get?
  • Competitive salary, flexible working, paid overtime (subject to level), a comprehensive pension scheme, employee funded voluntary private healthcare, sporting activities, fantastic site facilities, bonus schemes (subject to level), superb learning and development opportunities and more.
 
The Role
  • Be the main point of contact with internal and external customers and suppliers on assigned projects.
  • Plan, manage and deliver project work, ensuring outputs are delivered to time and budget and problems are mitigated as and when they arise.
  • Perform a range of investigations using hand calculations and numerical based tools (e.g. ANSYS, FloEFD, Fluent etc.) to derive evidence on which to base decisions on the thermal performance of electronic subsystems and complete missile systems.
  • Develop test requirements and guide trials teams in delivering against these requirements.
  • Produce and deliver verbal and written reports to internal and external customers and stakeholders to ratify design and equipment thermal performance decisions.
  • Manage the delivery of work through individuals and teams that you may have direct line management responsibility for.
  • Disseminate your skills and knowledge to help grow the capability of the Thermal Team.
 
What’s great about the team?
  • You will be joining a highly motivated team with a strong desire to constantly strive to improve its effectiveness and influence across MBDA.
  • The team has a great working ethos and a strong emphasis is placed on creating a supportive and fulfilling environment where people feel valued and are encouraged to achieve their full potential.
  • The team is responsible for generating certification evidence and reviewing and accepting supplier compliances. Its work is pivotal to the thermal certification of all UK military systems.
  • With a range of skill sets across all fields of structural and thermal analysis, you will have extensive opportunity to develop in various technical fields
 
 
MBDA is committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential.We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives
 
Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve and maintain SC security clearance or above without restrictions that will inhibit the individual’s ability to fulfil the requirements of the role. Your eligibility for the appropriate level of security clearance may be discussed with you during the recruitment process. Any existing clearance holders may be able to transfer clearance (subject to approval).
 
Are you a member of LinkedIn?  If so, you are invited to join our LinkedIn Group to view future MBDA UK opportunities and news.  LinkedIn Group name: Engineering UK (Defence)
 

Company

Together. For the future of defence.

We work with purpose, knowing that every advancement provides better, smarter and more effective defence capabilities to the UK and their allies. Regarded as one of the most trusted suppliers of defence solutions in Europe, we have a relationship with the UK military spanning back over 70 years.

Whether it’s designing a future concept for the British Army, managing the procurement of a missile component or harnessing their expertise in software in order to integrate one of our products on to the newest fighter jet, all of our employees are a part of delivering a more secure tomorrow.

In addition to being the only defence company on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2022 list, MBDA are also recognised nationally with three Investors in People Gold Awards (People, Apprenticeships, and Wellbeing), a top 10 finisher on the Best Big Companies to Work For 2022 league tables.   

For the latest vacancies, employer updates and stories from our people, make sure to visit and bookmark our MBDA UK Careers site.

Our Values 

Our values are at the core of everything we do and shape the culture of our organisation. No matter what role, our people from leadership to entry-level encompass these values knowing that they are working towards the same common goal, sharing a bigger purpose in order to protect national security and enable strategic independence.

Through promoting change with Innovation, taking ownership through Commitment, building trust through Integrity, inspiring others through Passion and encouraging collaboration through Team Spirit, we have created a place where people feel connected with each other and valued in our community.

 

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
01438754500
Location
6 Hills way
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 2DA
United Kingdom

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert