We are seeking a capable, amenable and self-motivated thermal/fluids engineer to join our team and drive our current and future aircraft and gas turbine engine programmes forward.
Key Qualifications
BSc/BEng in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
3+ years of gas turbine relevant heat transfer and/or fluid systems experience
Experience of 1D network solvers (SPAN, FlowSimulator, Simcenter Flomaster)
FEA thermal analysis (SC03 or ANSYS) experience is desirable
Experience in rig and engine testing is desirable
Team orientated, problem solving attitude
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will work within the airframe and engine design teams and be responsible for the various air and fluid systems, including:
Creating fluid and thermal models to analyse the air, fuel, oil, hydraulic and heat management systems using analysis methods ranging from initial scoping calculations to 1D network solvers and FEA models.
Engine thermal analysis of static and rotating components using 2D and 3D FEA models.
Technical assessment of the air, fuel, oil, hydraulic and heat management systems through the design phase, into engine testing, verification, validation, certification and in-service support.
We are building a revolutionary, private light helicopter and engine at our design and production centre in Stafford. The Hill HX50 satisfies a long-unfulfilled demand in the aviation market for a modern, stylish and affordable rotary aircraft. Its composite design, interior luxury and advanced powerplant makes supercar styling, performance and comfort available to helicopter buyers for the first time. The aircraft and engine are all British designed and built in Hill’s own factory. By eliminating expensive supply chains, Hill is dramatically reducing the cost of helicopter ownership and operation. The biofuel-ready engine and cellulose biowaste fuel solution introduce a commercially and technically achievable path to net-zero in general aviation.
Reflecting the gap in the market that it fills, the response to the Hill helicopter has exceeded all expectations. HX50 has become the world’s fastest selling helicopter -- redefining the general aviation market globally.