Aerothermal Engineers (Senior to Lead)

Oxford

4 months ago

Applications closed

Aerothermal Engineer (Multiple roles mid-Senior to Lead)

Location: Oxford, Hybrid, flexible working hours

An innovative client decarbonising the aviation sector is looking for Senior Aerothermal Engineer to join their team.

You will be part of a friendly and welcoming team of passionate innovators, every single one making a real difference in the path towards the dream of clean, sustainable flight. We encourage healthy work-life balance by supporting flexible working hours and hybrid working from home. During times of testing there will be on-site requirements.

The successful candidate will be part of the design, development, integration and testing of VTOL drone flight control systems and hybrid energy distribution systems. The systems will need a control interface with the telemetry to monitor power electronics, power sources, sensors and motor invertor. You will be working on some cutting-edge technology!

Benefits:

• EMI share options

• 25 days + bank holidays (+1 per year of service up to a maximum of +5)

• 5 days carried forward, used within 6 months

• Enhanced sick leave

• Enhanced paternity/maternity leave

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme +5% company contribution

• Private Medical Insurance

• Group Life Insurance

• Group Critical Illness Insurance

• Group Income Protection Insurance

• Cash Plan for dental, optical etc.

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Up to £400/year reimbursement of professional registration fees

• Cycle to work scheme

• Shopping discounts

• Visa sponsorship and costs covered

Job summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Aerothermal Engineer with deep

expertise in heat transfer and fluid dynamics. The ideal candidate will have a strong

background in both numerical modelling and experimental validation, being able to

conceptualise, model, design, build, test and analyse thermal components and systems. A PhD

in heat transfer or a closely related field is ideal. Experience with machine learning applied to

thermal problems and additive heat exchanger design is a significant advantage. This role

requires a proactive team player capable of leading technical projects and mentoring junior

engineers.

Your responsibilities

• Lead design and analysis of thermal components/systems, including heat exchangers,

using advanced modelling tools (Ansys, OpenFOAM).

• Develop and implement heat transfer experiments, including rig design, data

acquisition, and result interpretation.

• Apply machine learning methods to improve thermal performance modelling and

experimental insight.

• Model thermal systems using Simulink and Simscape for dynamic performance

prediction and control integration.

• Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams on R&D and engineering

projects.

• Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and coordinate with internal and external

stakeholders.

• Contribute to the development of novel thermal management technologies,

particularly in aerospace, energy, or automotive sectors.

• Assist in planning new projects and fundraising.

• Support and mentor junior engineers.

Selection criteria

Essential

• Masters Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Sciences, or a related

field.

• Depending on role from 3 years of combined academic and industry experience

• Proficient in Ansys Fluent, OpenFOAM, or similar CFD platforms.

• Proven experience in heat transfer experiments and test rig development.

• Hands-on experience with Matlab Simulink and Simscape for system-level modelling.

• Familiarity with data-driven methods and machine learning applications in thermal

analysis.

• Strong analytical, communication, and technical documentation skills.

Desirable

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Sciences, or a related field with

specialisation in heat transfer.

• Experience with additive manufacturing of heat exchangers.

• Background in project management (certifications like PMP are a plus).

• Prior team leadership or mentoring experience.

• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, automotive, energy).

• Familiarity with Aerospace Standards (e.g. DO-160G)

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