Job Description:

The opportunity:

Leonardo is a global leader in defence electronics and delivers systems for situational awareness, electronic defence and surveillance across land, sea and air. The Radar and Advanced Targeting line of business, based in Edinburgh and Newcastle, is uniquely positioned as one of the world's top suppliers of radars, lasers and infrared countermeasure systems.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Thermal Engineer where you will apply your knowledge and experience to design and develop thermal management solutions for our cutting-edge products such as radar systems for Eurofighter Typhoon and Gripen aircraft or laser directed energy systems like Dragonfire.

What you'll do as a Senior Thermal Engineer:

• Develop innovative cooling concepts based on a sound understanding of mechanical engineering principles e.g. heat transfer, fluid dynamics and thermodynamics.
• Analyse and assess potential designs for thermal and flow performance against customer requirements using CFD, heat transfer analysis techniques and classical hand calculations.
• Define manufacturing technologies, specify materials and equipment that constitute the thermal management system.
• Provide guidance on thermal design improvements where necessary.
• Define test regimes and perform thermal and flow tests on equipment.
• Interface with various integrated project teams which include mechanical, electronic, systems and optical/laser engineers.
• Support visits and meetings at other Leonardo sites, suppliers and customers when required.
• Convey the results of your work through presentations and formal written reports.
• In summary, take ownership of the thermal management solution and support all thermal aspects of product development from concept design through to test and certification.

What we need from you:

• The candidate must have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar with relevant post-graduate experience in thermal engineering and electronics cooling.
• It is advantageous for the candidate to have experience in the design, development and test of electronics packaging and/or aerospace equipment.
• A proven knowledge of thermal analysis and previous experience in developing equipment for extreme operating environments is essential.
• The candidate will be competent in the use of Ansys Icepak (or other thermal or CFD analysis software such as Flotherm or Fluent etc.) along with a proven knowledge of hand calculations.
• A working knowledge of Simens Amesim or Mathworks Simscape for 1-D system thermal modelling would be advantageous.
• Experience of environmental testing methods for design verification is desirable with knowledge of Mil-Std-810 and RTCA DO-160.
• Verbal and written communication skills are essential in this role as there will be a high level of interaction with a wide variety of both internal and external customers.
• Capable of working unsupervised within a team environment.
• Be a Chartered Engineer with IMechE or equivalent. Alternatively, you must possess and be able to demonstrate that you have the UK-SPEC competencies necessary in obtaining Chartered status with the IMechE.

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits: We offer award-winning flexible benefits plan, having won the Best Flexible Working Policy Award, Best Flexible Benefits Strategy and Best Flexible Benefits Plan in 2023. These include; access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people's full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo's future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

Primary Location:
GB - Edinburgh

Additional Locations:
GB - Newcastle

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working:
Hybrid