If you'd like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. Role title: Senior Aerothermal Analysis Engineer Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. Package: £47,690 - £65,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications & level of experience). Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Closing Date: 4th February 2025 Let us introduce the role AWE is currently recruiting for a Senior Aerothermal Analysis Engineer to join and help shape the fast-growing Aerothermal Analysis team. The team is a niche, high-performing, multi-disciplinary team of aerodynamic, thermal, and materials engineers that provide modelling and simulation expertise to AWE. The candidate will have a primary interest in high-speed aerodynamics and/or high-temperature materials. The role will include: Contributing to the analysis of hypersonic re-entry vehicles for flight, aerodynamic, aerothermal, and material response performance using a suite of bespoke trajectory, CFD and thermal solvers; and working with the Team Leader to develop team and technical capability Influencing and supporting test programmes and code development Performing technical task management of junior engineers and liaising with internal and external stakeholders Applying engineering models, semi-empirical codes, and high-fidelity codes to solve complex coupled problems Contributing to toolset validation and verification efforts Leading academic collaborations to enhance experimental validation, new designs, and advanced numerical methods There will be opportunity to work with peer organisations in the UK and internationally. Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: A good technical degree (Engineering/Physics) Extensive knowledge and experience in at least one of the following areas: High speed (supersonic/ hypersonic) aerodynamic analysis/ CFD Flight and/or re-entry dynamics Experimental Aerodynamics Toolset development and V&V High-temperature material response Ability to solve problems in making computational models and methods work Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to interact with staff at all levels and with other technical disciplines Ability to produce and present clear and concise reports and presentations for customers, peers, programme management, and external meetings An ability to work both individually and as a member of a team to tight deadlines To be meticulous, methodical, and highly self-motivated Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Experience of working on Linux (or Unix) and HPCs Experience of coding/scripting (e.g. Fortran, Python, bash) would be beneficial Membership of an engineering institution is preferable You will need to be able to undertake occasional travel within the UK and overseas. Please note that this role requires the heavy use of display screen equipment. Some reasons we think you'll love it here: AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston. LI-GD Next steps: Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application. Important things you need to know: We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes. You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process. Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions. Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.