Aerothermal Engineer - HVAC

• Develop the HVAC attribute and systems for vehicle programmes, contributing to target setting, functional specification, development, attribute delivery and programme sign-off while meeting attribute, timing and investment targets.

• Develop HVAC and climate systems using a combination of 1D simulation, CFD analysis, rig testing and vehicle evaluation to deliver passenger thermal comfort, demist/defrost and cooling performance targets.

• Define climate and thermal software control strategies and perform development testing (rig & prototype) to complete calibration and certification

• Communicate system design progress and critical issues to attribute leads, programme management and the Chief Engineer, partaking in Attribute, Styling, and Design reviews to ensure targets are met.

• Define HVAC Design Verification Plan (DVP) activities, working closely with Vehicle Development to ensure successful delivery of testing and sign-off requirement

• Develop HVAC control strategies and conduct calibration and validation activities to deliver optimised climate control performance and regulatory compliance.

• Support the continuous improvement of Aerothermal development processes, including CFD, 1D modelling, rig testing and vehicle testing methodologies, improving prediction accuracy, correlation and development efficiency

• First-rate Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering or Science degree

• Strong understanding of heat transfer and fluid mechanic fundamentals

• Knowledge of climate control system development, refrigerant circuits, testing methodologies and calibration processes.

• Experience in HVAC system development within the automotive, aerospace or related engineering sectors.

• Experience with 1D system simulation tools such as AMESim, GT-SUITE or MATLAB/Simulink advantageous.

• Experience in CFD analysis and aerodynamic/thermal simulation techniques advantageous.

• Experience using vehicle calibration and measurement tools such as CANape or equivalent advantageous.

• Ability to interpret complex technical data and translate findings into robust engineering solutions.

• Creativity, the ability to develop ideas from first principles through to a final refined and optimised design.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.