Senior Thermal Analysis Engineer

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

Do you have deep expertise in thermodynamics, heat transfer and thermal simulation? We are looking for a Senior Thermal Analysis Engineer to strengthen our Analysis team and support the development of next-generation civil aerospace products.

In this role, you will be a key contributor in understanding and predicting the thermal behaviour of advanced aero-engine components and systems. Through high-fidelity simulation and engineering analysis, you will help optimize thermal performance, component durability and overall engine efficiency. Working in a multidisciplinary environment, you will collaborate with specialists across design, aerodynamics, structures and systems engineering to solve complex technical challenges and support the development of sustainable aerospace technologies.

Job Responsibilities

As a Senior Thermal Analysis Engineer, you will provide advanced expertise in thermal analysis and thermodynamics across a broad range of civil aerospace development projects.

You will analyze and predict the thermal behaviour of advanced aero-engine components and systems, using ANSYS and internally developed simulation tools to support design optimization, product verification and engineering decision-making. Working closely with specialists in design, aerodynamics, structures, materials and engine performance, you will help solve complex multidisciplinary engineering challenges.

As a senior member of the team, you will also drive method development, coordinate analysis activities and contribute to the continuous advancement of thermal simulation capabilities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing advanced thermal and thermodynamic analyses, including heat transfer simulations and assessment of thermal loads in aerospace applications.
• Evaluating the interaction between thermal behaviour, engine performance and structural integrity to support design optimization and product development.
• Providing technical leadership through coordination of analysis activities, method development and cross-functional collaboration with engineering stakeholders.

Qualifications & Personal Skills

Required Qualifications

• MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics or a related engineering discipline.
• Several years of experience within aerospace, gas turbine development or other advanced engineering industries.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer and thermal management in complex engineering systems.
• Extensive experience in thermal analysis, numerical simulation and engineering modelling.
• Experience working with ANSYS and Python.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical topics to different stakeholders.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Personal Skills

To succeed in this role, you are a proactive and analytical engineer with a genuine interest in solving complex thermal and thermodynamic challenges. You combine technical depth with a collaborative mindset and enjoy working across engineering disciplines. As a senior specialist, you are comfortable taking ownership, guiding technical discussions and supporting colleagues through your expertise.

Employment

Employment type: Permanent
Location: Trollhättan, Sweden
Working hours: Full-time

Last application date: 2026.10.05

Recruitment Process

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so do not wait to submit your application

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.

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