The Principal Thermal Mechanical Engineer is a key role that leads the mechanical engineering aspects of the development of new radar technologies. Reporting to the Project Engineering Manager, this role must have an expert thermal mechanical knowledge with experience in the general design, build, integration and test of complex mechanical systems.
The holder will themselves be a subject matter expert the area of Thermal Mechanical Systems, with experience in other mechanical areas for example, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis, Propulsion or Structures. They may also hold Mechanical Design Authority for the Future Radar Products.
Experience and knowledge of the design and implementation of thermal management systems including heat exchangers is essential.
Experience and knowledge of the design, build, test and use of composite structural materials is highly desirable.
Familiarity with the content, applicability and use of relevant Standards is highly desirable
Experience and knowledge of engineering lifecycles from requirements capture and derivation to in-service support is highly desirable.
Have CEng status (desirable not essential), or relevant experience

This role also matrix reports into the Mechanical Engineering Discipline Lead for Defence Solutions. As an Executive role within the Radar Mechanical Engineering discipline, the holder will be responsible for working with the discipline lead and Radar Mechanical Engineering Manager to provide technical guidance to the wider Mechanical Engineering group.

Typical duties include (but are not limited to):
Working at a level of supervision where the holder has mentoring responsibility for staff. The holder has technical responsibility for the results of the sector’s efforts and for the effectiveness of its overall integration with other sectors.
The role assists in delivery of projects to budget, schedule, scope and risk management.
Provide, direction and technical expertise to a small team of mechanical/CAD engineers working on the development of new radar products
Organise and oversee work packages within the project
Effectively liaise with the project engineering manager, the project manager and the project technical authority in pursuance of the project aims
Review work of the mechanical engineering team, guide and coach the team appropriately
Subject matter expert in the area of Thermal Mechanical Engineering discipline.
Strong technical leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Being a strong influencer in the Mechanical Engineering community, embracing change and continuous improvement throughout the organisation.
Implement design changes.
Updating and complying with company standards, processes and guidelines.
Provide input into engineering estimates

Knowledge:
Requires an understanding of concepts and principals relating to an area within the Mechanical Engineering discipline. Has experience and able to apply knowledge to a wide range of engineering issues within the Mechanical Engineering discipline.
Helps with planning and supervising the work of the mechanical engineering team within the Future Radar portfolio
Directs technical work assignments and reviews of work in progress.
Reviews technical feasibility of proposed solutions to engineering problems.
Personally, helps solve particularly complex technical problems.
1D and 3D fluid type software