Thermal Engineer

My client, a world leader in the defence sector, requires a Thermal Engineerto join them in Stevenage and work as part of a team on Thermal Engineering and analysis solutions for their missile and weapon systems, helping to shape the development of their thermal analysis capabilities.
Thermal Engineer
This is a great opportunity to deliver your expertise across multiple, technically challenging project, working with others to derive solutions to thermal problems in cutting-edge technology.  You will be able to work on a variety of projects that will stretch your skills and imagination as an Engineer in the Thermal Analysis Team.
To be considered for this role, applicants will need to be qualified to degree level in a relevant subject with previous experience on a role requiring considerable Thermal Engineering aspects.  You will have good problem-solving skills coupled with a sound fundamental knowledge of heat transfer analysis using computational methods and manual calculations, as well as the application of CAE tools (e.g. ANSYS, MATLAB, Python) to investigate heat transfer problems.  You will be a motivated and organised individual with strong interpersonal skills.
In addition, the following would be highly beneficial:

• A post graduate qualification in a subject relevant to the role.
• Demonstrable experience leading and managing small teams in the delivery of projects.
• Knowledge and experience of methods for managing the thermal performance and validation of mechanical and electronic systems.

Our client offers excellent career progression and development opportunities.
Thermal Engineer
Stevenage
Salary to £55k DOE
Generous benefits including paid overtime, bonus, pension contribution.
Key Skills: Thermal Engineer, Thermal Engineering, Thermal Analysis, Thermal Analyst, Thermal Modelling, FEA, Finite Element, ANSYS, Matlab, Python, Defence, Mechanical, Electronic, Electrical.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. Applicants who meet these criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.
Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time. 
This role is a PERMANENT position