Thermal Design Engineer
Posted 12 Aug 2026
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- Expected experience
- 2–6 yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyEngineering
Study levelBachelor's or higher
Company Description
ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.
Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.
Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!
Job Description
As a Thermal Design Engineer, you will join our engineering team to support our activities within the aerospace propulsion sector.
You will lead thermal design, heat transfer, and secondary flow engineering activities for advanced gas turbine systems. Working across the full product lifecycle, you will be responsible for the analysis and optimisation of rotating and stationary turbomachinery components, while also providing technical leadership, customer engagement, and team development support within a global engineering environment.
- Location: Derby
- On Site: Hybrid
- Clearance: Clearable
- Experience Level: Junior to mid (2-6 years of experience)
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute heat transfer, thermal analysis, and secondary flow design activities for gas turbine components
- Develop and maintain thermal analysis methodologies across conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases
- Perform thermal and thermo-mechanical assessments of engine components and subsystems
- Build, evaluate, and improve thermal models to support product development and operational performance
- Interpret analysis results and provide clear engineering recommendations to stakeholders
- Lead root cause investigations and design improvement initiatives relating to thermal performance and component durability
- Collaborate with mechanical, aerodynamic, performance, and design engineering teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions
- Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation, analysis reports, and design review packages
- Support non-conformance assessments, concessions, and technical investigations related to gas turbine components