Thermal Engineer

• 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

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