Principal Thermal Mechanical Engineer in Cowes in Isle of Wight

Job Description Principal Thermal Mechanical Engineer Location: Cowes. 3/4 days on site. Duration: 6 months – scope for extension or permanent offer. Contract: Role – Starting Soon. Rate: Hourly rate: £51.86 PAYE / £70 Umbrella. What you'll do Conduct peer reviews and verify engineering tasks to ensure compliance with standards. Identify and resolve product lifecycle issues, leading change activities to maintain compliance. Establish and manage qualification requirements during build, test, and commissioning. Serve as a subject‑matter expert, coaching and mentoring team members. Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers to optimise thermal design of radar components. Lead development and validation of thermal models to predict system performance under varied conditions. What we're looking for Master's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or proven equivalent experience. Expertise in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, or thermodynamics. Experience designing and testing thermal systems for electronic components and assemblies. Strong leadership skills with experience coaching and mentoring engineering teams. Benefits Competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, and Share Incentive Plan. Flexible working, employee assistance programme, Cycle2Work, and employee discounts. Exposure to the full engineering lifecycle using state‑of‑the‑art technology. Opportunities to develop and progress into senior positions within a global organisation. About the team The Mechanical Engineering Radar team delivers capability upgrades to the Royal Navy over the next 10 years. Company values BAE Systems values integrity and merit. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and other individuals. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process for those who need them. Security requirements Many roles at BAE Systems require security and export control clearance. Applicants must achieve at least Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with higher levels potentially requiring 5–10 years of continuous UK clearance. #J-18808-Ljbffr