Thermal Engineer in Alton

Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Alton

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.

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Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space - there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence Space Business Unit is seeking an experienced Thermal Engineer to join our Spaceflight Hardware Engineering Group. In this role, you will be responsible for the thermal design, analysis, verification and validation of the platforms, payloads and hardware used in BAE SYSTEMS spaceflight missions and operations.

You will work closely with mechanical engineers, system architects, and mission teams to ensure robust and reliable thermal control that enables systems to operate effectively under the demanding conditions of space. You will define, size and select passive and active thermal hardware considering SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) and COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) aspects depending on the mission parameters.

Essential Requirements

• You will need experience in sub-systems, spacecraft or planetary thermal engineering, including thermal design and analysis, definition of thermal requirements and interfaces, and testing of flight or flight-representative hardware.
• In-depth understanding of space thermal engineering principles and thermal requirements for space systems.
• Familiarity with ECSS standards and related spacecraft thermal design practices.
• Proficiency in thermal analysis tools such as Ansys Thermal Desktop, ESATAN-TMS, Systema-Thermica, or similar software.
• Familiarity with state-of-the-art thermal technologies and approaches for spaceflight.
• Demonstrated experience in spacecraft thermal testing campaigns.
• Qualification of high level UK security clearance.

Why BAE Systems

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work - this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family - support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle.

In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all candidates and give full, fair and open consideration to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss any further support you may need.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we’re working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being.

Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds – the best and brightest minds – can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.