Lead Engineer – Refrigeration & Cooling Systems

The Mechanical Engineering Function at Leonardo Luton is looking for a multidisciplinary engineer to deliver reliable electronics cooling systems and test equipment across a range of aerospace platforms. The role requires the ability to undertake hands-on work, alone on occasion, to rapidly resolve issues. The role will involve predominantly working with multi-discipline project teams across the Luton Leonardo Electronic Warfare Business. This role offers great flexibility with the option to work from home up to 3 days a week subject to business needs.

What you will do:

• Develop the design, documentation, test, qualification, installation inspection, modification and maintenance of electronics cooling sub systems for predominantly military aviation platforms and their test solutions.
• Present engineering solutions and investigation reports to internal and external customers.
• Working with European and International partners is part of the role.
• Progress as a subject matter expert and meet the requirements for a Competent Person – Pressure Systems.

What we are looking for:

• A background in at least one of the following industries: Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Heat Pumps, Thermal Management, Pressure Systems, or liquid cooling system design, test and integration.
• Experience in Automotive, Aerospace, Marine, Electronics/Data Centre, or Process cooling systems is advantageous, including phase change cooling with HP and LP refrigerants, chilled water/glycol, and/or oil cooling systems, including cascade systems ideally working on High and Low pressure gas systems.
• Ability to interpret pressure enthalpy diagrams and fluid properties data.
• Capable of assembling test equipment and undertaking pressure and leak testing.
• Documenting circuit diagrams, safety/risk assessments, user manuals, and defect investigations.
• Knowledge of UK, European and International legislation in respect of environmental, pressure system safety and REACH is desirable.
• Team working approach with a high degree of personal integrity.
• Business focused with the ability to make effective trade-offs – cost, quality and schedule.
• Demonstrate a high level of practical workmanship skills in the assembly, test and repair of small mechanical and fluid devices (including the practice of tool control and recording of such work).
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Well experienced in Microsoft software packages, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of engineering document management and project management fundamentals.
• Full UK driving licence.

What we can offer you:

• Flexible working: We offer our employees the time and flexibility they need to enjoy a balanced life through flexible hours and part-time options.
• Custom working: The role may be a mixture of home-based and onsite.
• Flexible benefits: Our company-funded approach to flexible benefits allows employees to make choices appropriate for them.
• Training: Training will be provided in legislation and in relation to designing and working with Pressure Systems.
• Free access to Coursera which provides more than 4,000 online courses.
• Continuous Learning: You will be supported in your ongoing professional development through training and mentoring.
• Investors in People: We are proud recipients of the Investors in People Silver Award.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Providing free and confidential mental health support.
• Annual leave: We offer 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays and 12 flexi days.

We are committed to creating a working environment that is designed to provide everyone with the opportunity to succeed.