Thermal Systems Engineer

2 months ago


Kemble, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom ZeroAvia Full time
Thermal Engineer Job Description

At ZeroAvia, we're revolutionizing the aviation industry with clean, guilt-free flight. As a leader in zero-emission aviation, we're designing and commercialising hydrogen-powered solutions that will positively impact the future of aviation, global connectivity, and the world.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop thermal management components and systems for fuel cell electric powertrains.
  • Innovative thermal concept generation, prototype design, and development.
  • Detailed design, analysis, testing, and verification in line with aerospace regulations.
  • Definition of thermal system requirements and equipment specifications interfacing with Systems Engineering teams to deliver thermally optimised solutions.
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and efficient implementation of thermal solutions.
  • Development of CAD geometries of thermal system components and designs, including preparation of simple manufacturing part and assembly drawings.
  • Host, participate, present as appropriate in internal and external design and project reviews.
  • Perform numerical simulation and optimisation of components and systems using a range of tools, including hand calculations, 1D thermofluid modelling, and CFD analysis.
  • Development and improvement of internal analysis and data processing tools from first principles.
  • Plan and conduct ground test campaigns to characterise equipment and verify system level requirements.
  • Provide subject matter expertise relating to integration of thermal system components.
  • When necessary, be responsible for/assist with fault finding and issue resolution.
  • Support reporting of project timing and cost management for area of design responsibility.

Requirements:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline and commensurate depth of technical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 3-5 years first-hand knowledge of implementing innovative design solutions relevant to thermal systems.
  • Conversant with associated components such as heat exchangers, pumps, valves, and sensors, etc.
  • Hands-on experience of testing and validation in physical and/or virtual domains.
  • Proficient at hand calculations and coding using Matlab and/or Python.
  • User of 1D thermo-fluid analysis (e.g. Matlab Simscape).
  • Experience of commercial CFD codes (e.g. Ansys Fluent, Siemens Star CCM+).
  • Competent user of CAD and PLM tools (e.g. Simens NX), including preparation of engineering drawings, P&IDs, surface modelling, a plus.
  • Knowledge of materials, finishes, and other processes, including additive manufacturing.
  • Working knowledge of phase change, high, and low temperature thermodynamics, a plus.
  • Prior knowledge of H2 fuel cell and/or electric powertrain cooling systems, a plus.
  • Experience of high voltage enclosures, power electronics, and associated thermal management practices, a plus.
  • Have the ability to assimilate technology and technical details quickly and communicate the requirements clearly to ZeroAvia colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and level of spoken and written English, additional languages a plus.
  • Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a growing multinational team.

Benefits:

  • Stock Options.
  • Relocation support.
  • Holiday: 25 Days + Public Holidays.
  • Kemble Location: Free Lunch.
  • EV Club and Kemble Free EV Charging.
  • Flying Club: 5 free hours of flying lessons + Discount on Pilots License (PPL).
  • Private Healthcare: Plus Dental, Optical, Mental health support.
  • Salary sacrifice schemes: EV Club, Curry's Tech, Cycle to Work, and Ikea Furniture.
  • Weekly Spot Bonuses.
  • Income protection and Legal support.


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