Thermal Engineer

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ZeroAvia

Development of 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.

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.