Date Posted:
2023-08-09
Country:
United Kingdom
Location:
HS Marston Aerospace Limited, Wobaston Road, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, WV10 6QJ
Position Role Type:
Unspecified
Power & Controls:
We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!
Company benefits include:
- Pension
- Flexible working time
- Dental cover
- Critical cover
- Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
- Employee Scholar Program
- Death in service benefit x6
- Christmas Shutdown
- Discounted benefits
- Hybrid working possible
HS Marston has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Thermal Engineer to join our Engineering Department. The company is developing the next generation of high performance and unique innovative heat exchangers. Significant emphasis will be placed on simulation and as such HS Marston is looking for someone with a background in MATLAB programming and CFD flow analysis. You should have industrial experience in a related field and be naturally curious and eager to solve complex engineering problems related to single and multi-phase flow and heat transfer enhancement.
Title: Senior Thermal Engineer
Location: HS Marston Aerospace Ltd - Wolverhampton
Labour grade: TBC
Responsibilities:
- Extend existing analytical methods to cover all heat exchanger configurations and manufacturing technologies
- Develop and automate heat exchanger sizing tool using MATLAB
- Use of Star CCM+ CFD to simulate flow/heat transfer and perform geometry optimisation to meet set objectives
- Size heat exchangers by applying principles of heat transfer and fluid mechanics with working fluids such as air, oil, fuel, water and refrigerants
- Perform validation tests working alongside Test Engineers
- Create, maintain, and distribute technical material, including but not limited to, reports, best practice guidelines, design review documents, internal training, and journal/conference papers
- Create patents through R&D and strengthen links with internal and external organisations and Universities
- Lead and manage technical engagements and collaborations
Requirements:
- Education – Minimum Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a numerate discipline (Maths/Physics, etc.)
- Industry Experience – Aerospace/Automotive preferred but not compulsory
- Computer Literacy – Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Experience programming in MATLAB, Excel VBA and CFD flow and conjugate heat transfer modelling in Star CCM+ are essential.
- Other Skills – Strong analytical skills, good communication (verbal/ written) with the ability to work independently as well as in a team. Knowledge of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics are essential with experience in vapour cycle component analysis. Experience using nTopology and CAD packages such as Siemens NX and/or other commercial CAD tools would be beneficial.
This position will involve access to export-controlled information and hardware where an export license would be required for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Employment will be subject to satisfactory security checks, export license approval, and if required, completion of a non-disclosure agreement.
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