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Posted 25 August, 2026

Lead Thermal Engineer for Solar-Powered Aircraft

Rob Law Max Recruitment
Christchurch, CAN, NZ Full Time
Reference: 2108cbab8bfc7cc3

Job Description

Kea Aerospace in Christchurch is seeking an experienced Senior Thermal Systems Engineer to lead the thermal design, analysis, testing and optimisation across the Kea Atmos aircraft. You will apply first-principles methods, develop reduced-order and 1D models, and use 3D CFD and multiphysics simulations to de-risk designs and optimise SWaP. The role involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and hardware integration, with relocation and flexible working conditions to suit experts #J-18808-Ljbffr

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