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Job Description

Aerothermal Engineer - Cold Section (Fans and Compressors)

Full time

Bristol

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an Aerothermal Engineer within our Defence business in Bristol.

The Cold Section Aerothermal Engineer is responsible for developing aerothermal capabilities, from engine inception and discussions with airframers, through NPI, EDP, to production and fleet support, including technology delivery from TRL1-7.

This role involves expertise in gas path aerodynamics and thermodynamics, utilizing Computational Fluid Dynamics at various fidelity levels, and testing in TRL rigs. It requires understanding component interactions at both local and engine levels.

Join us and enjoy an inclusive, digital-first culture with continuous learning opportunities, competitive salary, and benefits including bonus, support assistance, and discounts.

Hybrid working balances office, home, and remote work, with attendance based on business needs.

What You Will Be Doing

• Define gas path aerothermal system concepts meeting requirements, evaluate with analytical methods, and support robust trade-offs.
• Integrate gas path systems through cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Conduct verification and validation activities, including modeling, testing, calibration, and uncertainty analysis.
• Manage knowledge, data, and documentation adhering to procedures and ensuring proper data retention.

Who We Are Looking For

We seek individuals who:

• Hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Have strong mechanical design knowledge and understanding of cross-discipline engineering concepts.
• Can apply logical, analytical, and innovative thinking to technical problems.
• Possess knowledge of product integrity, liability, and certification frameworks.
• Have experience in turbomachinery aerodynamic design, analysis, or experimentation.

We value agility, collaboration, and simplicity, and promote diversity and inclusion. We encourage informing your current manager about your application.

This position is graded SNBG 7 - 10, within the Mechanical Systems category. The posting is active until 11 September 2025.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing