Thermal Analyst

Job Description

We are seeking a Thermal Engineer who will primarily be responsible for performing thermal design analysis and testing of spacecraft systems and subsystems. You will work on a variety of projects including telecommunications, navigation, Earth observation, science and exploration. Recent projects have included Solar Orbiter, Bepi‑Colombo, Lisa Pathfinder, Eurostar Neo and One Sat.

Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance.

Occasional.

Stevenage Site – 60% of the working week must be office based.

Full time.

• Financial reward: competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax‑free technology scheme, discounted shopping and more.
• Work / Life balance: 37‑hour week, flexible working around core hours, Friday afternoons off, hybrid working up to two additional days per month, TOIL option to buy/sell holiday.
• Personal development: personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University, unlimited access to 10 000 e‑learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing: wellbeing benefits (24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health/dental insurance, eye tests, cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Family and caregiving: life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity/paternity/adoption, shared parental leave and caregiving.
• Inclusive environment: wellbeing room, multi‑faith room, employee representative groups (Gender, LGBTQ, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity).

Our world is changing. From our commitment to zero‑carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space – sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. What’s your next change?

• Apply a proven understanding of thermal analysis principles to challenging engineering projects.
• Undertake spacecraft thermal analysis work packages within a team of thermal engineers.
• Work to a specification with the correct interpretation of thermal requirements.
• Support thermal testing activities – generating test predictions, developing test plans, running tests, evaluating results and correlating thermal models to test data.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary project teams to ensure design solutions can be developed on cost, quality and time.
• Author clear and concise thermal‑analysis reports demonstrating understanding of thermal performance and compliance.

• Understanding of thermal design drivers for spacecraft systems, subsystems and/or equipment.
• Understanding of thermal analysis techniques, methods and principles.
• Prior experience with thermal analysis tools (Systema Thermica, Thermisom, ESATAN‑TMS, Hyperworks, etc.) – beneficial.
• Knowledge of a range of active and passive thermal control solutions.

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part‑time. Please discuss your flexibility needs during the interview and we will do our best to accommodate.

If you require adjustments for the selection process, share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include accessible facilities, auxiliary aids, room layout, etc. All information will be handled in strict confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant who considers themselves to have a disability or long‑term condition and who meets the minimum criteria of the role. To opt‑in, select the option during application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.

Key skills:
ArcGIS, Intelligence Community Experience, GIS, Python, Computer Networking, Data Collection, Intelligence Experience, R, Relational Databases, Analysis Skills, Data Management, Application Development.

Required experience:

IC.

Employment type:

Permanent.

Experience level:
Professional.

Job family:
Fluid & Hydromechanics Thermal.

Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited.

This position is open for application; we appreciate the diversity of all applicants.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.