Lead Thermal Engineer – Job Overview
You will work in a supportive environment where people feel valued and are encouraged to achieve their full potential. You will have the opportunity to work on UK and multinational projects that are pivotal to the future success of MBDA and the security of the UK. Attendance onsite will be required, but our Dynamic Working Agreements also allow high levels of flexibility and a balance of office and remote working.
Key Responsibilities
- Work on UK and multinational projects that are pivotal to MBDA’s success and UK security.
- Lead a variety of projects as a Lead Thermal Engineer.
Qualifications
- Ideally degree qualified in a subject relevant to the role or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Good problem solving skills coupled with a sound fundamental knowledge of heat transfer analysis using computational methods and manual calculations.
- Experience applying CAE tools (e.g. ANSYS, MATLAB, Python) in a regulated design/manufacturing industry to investigate heat transfer problems in mechanical and/or electronic systems.
- Motivated individual who has strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
Desirable Qualifications
- Post graduate qualification in a subject relevant to the role.
- Demonstrable experience of delivering projects on time, quality and cost.
- Experienced in technical leadership of small or large teams of engineers.
- Knowledge and experience of methods for managing the thermal performance of mechanical and electronic systems in extreme high and low temperature environments.
- Experience in physical testing of components and assemblies to validate thermal analyses.
Benefits
- 25 days of paid annual leave per calendar year with additional days for 5, 10 and 15 years of service and the option to purchase up to five extra days.
- Defined contribution pension scheme with 4% employee and 6% employer contributions, increaseable by up to 2%.
- Financial awareness programmes including free webinars and an education website.
- Share incentive plan for acquisition of BAE Systems PLC shares.
- Free mortgage advice and webinars.
- Season ticket loan for public transport to and from work.
- Tax‑free lump sum for critical illness.
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling.
- Voluntary private medical insurance with three plans tailored to employee needs.
- Funded private medical insurance for eligible employees (Grade C & Above).
- Dental insurance with cash‑back options for routine treatments.
- Healthcare cash plan with cash‑back for optical, dental, health and wellbeing expenses.
- Healthworks on‑site gym membership (Stevenage) and discounted memberships at UK gym chains.
- Club social activities including theatre, sport and days out.
- Facilities such as subsidised meals and free car parking.
- Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave with additional paternity, neonatal and fertility benefits.
- Flexible working arrangements and paid overtime opportunities.
- Up to 15 additional flexi‑leave days.
- Company bonus programme up to £2,500 based on performance.
- Maximum total pension contribution of up to 14%.
Salary and Working Arrangements
Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience.
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days onsite at Stevenage or Bristol offices.
Security Clearance
British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship. Minimum requirement after offer and beyond is HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
EEO and Diversity Statement
MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces. We partner with governments and work together to defend our freedom. We have employee‑led networks for Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and Disability. Everyone is unique and we encourage you to speak to us if you require advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.
