Location: South West or Midlands | Hybrid – three days per week on siteRate: Competitive hourly rates | Inside IR35 | Umbrella payrollHours: 37 per weekDuration: 12 months, with extensions highly likelyPiper Maddox is supporting a major aerospace engineering business with the appointment of a number of Aerothermal Engineers for a next-generation power and propulsion programme.These positions offer the opportunity to contribute to complex development work, from component-level analysis and concept evaluation through to wider powerplant integration. We’re interested in engineers with expertise across gas-path aerodynamics, turbomachinery, cooling, combustion, and inlet or exhaust flows. Individual responsibilities will depend on your specialism.The roleYou will use analysis and test evidence to understand performance, assess design options and support engineering decisions.Responsibilities will include:Defining aerodynamic, thermodynamic and combustion modelling requirements at system, subsystem and component level.Developing and evaluating concepts to support design trade-offs and concept selection.Performing CFD and other technical analysis, selecting methods and levels of detail appropriate to the development stage and problem.Supporting verification and validation, including test specification, model calibration against measured data and uncertainty assessment.Working with adjacent engineering disciplines to integrate and optimise aerothermal designs, accounting for component interactions and manufacturing constraints.Your backgroundWe’re looking for engineers who combine a strong understanding of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics with practical modelling and analysis experience. You should be comfortable explaining your assumptions, assessing the limitations of a model and translating results into clear recommendations.Relevant experience may include:Aerothermal development within aero engines, gas turbines or closely related applications.CFD, heat transfer, cooling, combustion or turbomachinery analysis.Test-data interpretation and validation of numerical models.Working across design, manufacturing and other engineering disciplines.Awareness of product integrity and relevant certification frameworks.You do not need expertise across every area listed; we are looking to build a team with complementary capabilities.Contract arrangementsThe roles are inside IR35, with payroll through an Umbrella company and weekly timesheets. A BPSS check is required before onboarding, and eligibility for SC clearance is essential.To discuss the opportunities, contact Charles Orr at Piper Maddox or apply with your CV, availability, preferred location and hourly rate expectations.

Piper Maddox have recently partnered with an exciting start-up with one mission – reducing the number of gas-powered vehicles and increasing the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EV) in the United States. Currently, we are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join the team. This person will be responsible for designing, developing and validating all electrical systems. In this position, you will be tasked with a number of things including: • Integrate new electrical systems across multiple departments and support their implementation into production.• Develop and design electrical systems using ECAD software, including the creation and prototyping of electrical harnesses.• Install electrical components and systems on prototype vehicles while maintaining thorough and accurate documentation.• Perform vehicle and bench-level electrical testing, record results, and manage system documentation through PLM platforms.• Coordinate with electrical vendors and contractors while operating equipment safely, maintaining an organized workspace, and adhering to all applicable safety procedures.The ideal candidate will have a background similar to the below:• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 2–6 years of relevant professional experience.• Background in automotive, aerospace, or EV power electronics, with a strong understanding of electrical engineering principles applied to vehicle systems.• Hands-on experience designing and prototyping both 12V and high-voltage power distribution systems.• Familiarity with CAN hardware and software protocols, along with the ability to safely operate basic shop equipment.If this sounds like the kind of position you would like to be considered for, please follow the links and apply!

Piper Maddox have recently been engaged by an exciting distributed energy start-up that specializes in converting commercial and industrial facilities into grid connected power stations. Their proprietary software allows customers to optimize assets, ultimately reducing energy consumption, energy costs and facilities the ability to sell excess energy stores. Together, we are searching for a skilled Power Systems Engineer to join their team, with the view of building an entire division around this hire. In this role, you will have a variety of responsibilities including;• Initially, operate in a full stack capacity, completing tasks related to design, architecture, power system function build out & overseeing all EPC activities, completing all Interconnection work (studies and deployment).• The role will evolve into a true leadership position with the anticipated team size being 6 by end of 2027. At this point the position will focus much more on the Architectural and Design function of new client build outs/ existing client retrofits. The ideal person will have a background similar to the below:• A minimum of a Bachelors degree within a related discipline (Electrical Engineering, Power Systems etc) • Tenured within the industry, minimum of 5 years experience leading Power Systems Projects. • A background working directly with the Utilities, resulting in a deep understanding of the interconnection process. • Background & interest in Power Generation systems including Heat and Power, BESS, MicroGrids etc. If this sounds like the kind of opportunity you would like to be considered for, please follow the link and apply.