Job Title: Thermal CAE Engineer
Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire
Rate: £33.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £25.26ph on a PAYE basis
Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until March 2027)
Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week
Reference: J37081816
Position Description:
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, integrate, and maintain 1D CAE models within a full vehicle environment.
- Conduct vehicle-level simulations and detailed analyses of thermal, physical, and control systems.
- Prepare and deliver high-quality technical presentations explaining complex vehicle behaviours and efficiency metrics to a range of stakeholders.
- Lead issue resolution activities and drive continuous improvements in modelling processes and methods.
- Manage multiple stakeholders to ensure timely, high‑quality delivery of simulation outputs.
- Innovate and develop new processes, tools, and methodologies to meet evolving business requirements.
Required Skills & Experience (Essential):
- Proven experience with 1D simulation toolsets and/or model integration platforms (e.g., GT‑Suite, Amesim, Simulink, Synopsys Silver).
- Strong capability in visualising, interpreting, and communicating virtual analysis results, including understanding the limitations of virtual development methods.
- Experience working with thermal systems, ideally within the automotive domain.
- Broad understanding of complete vehicle systems and the ability to interpret complex interactions affecting vehicle energy flow and efficiency.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience applying Agile methodologies.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Strong understanding of control system architectures and associated deployment risks.
- Experience in data science, reduced‑order modelling, or data engineering.
- Knowledge of low‑voltage automotive electrical systems.
- Education:
- Degree-level qualification in Engineering or a related discipline.
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