Senior Thermal Engineer

Leonardo Luton, England Mar 22, 2026

Type Part Time
Pay Not listed
Work Hybrid
Schedule Flexible

Senior Thermal Engineer focuses on provide expert guidance on cooling strategies and recommend thermal design improvements as required.

What the role involves

  • Provide expert guidance on cooling strategies and recommend thermal design improvements as required.
  • Advise on materials and manufacturing techniques with an emphasis on thermal performance and mechanical integrity.
  • Develop methods for verifying compliance across Leonardo products.
  • Driving innovation in thermal design, introducing new technologies and methodologies.
  • Supporting product development through all phases—from design and testing to final certification.
  • Delivering thermal solutions that meet performance requirements on time and within budget.

Skills and requirements

  • Relevant technical, electrical, mechanical, maintenance, gas, plumbing, or engineering experience may be required.

Confirmed role details

  • Based at our Luton site, this role offers the flexibility of hybrid working and the opportunity to make a tangible impact across a wide range of high-tech defence projects.
  • Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
  • Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
  • Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For Part Time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

Candidate fit

  • technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving
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