Senior Engineer - Structural Integrity

QinetiQ Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ Group is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to join our Brisbane-based Structural Integrity team. You will apply fatigue and fracture mechanics, perform FEM analyses, and support risk-based decisions throughout asset lifecycles in a Defence/aerospace environment.

The role requires a tertiary engineering degree, strong analytical skills, and proven ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations. Australian Defence clearance NV1 or ability to obtain one is preferred.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in mechanical, aerospace or structural engineering.
• Experience in structural integrity, fatigue, fracture mechanics, damage tolerance.
• Experience with finite element analysis and structural analysis tools.
• Ability to interpret data and present clear engineering recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Support ASIP and asset lifecycle through structural integrity analyses.
• Perform conditioning monitoring, usage monitoring and fatigue management.
• Conduct structural risk analyses and present findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with team in a defence, aerospace or regulated engineering environment.

Skills

Structural integrity

Fatigue analysis

Fracture mechanics

Damage tolerance

FEM analysis

Engineering standards

Technical report writing

Stakeholder communication

Defence industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Structural Engineering

Tools

ANSYS/ABAQUS (FEM tools)

Job description

QinetiQ is a global technology and engineering company that exists to protect lives and secure the future. We deliver mission-critical services and systems to Defence, national security, and essential industry.

Our determination to deliver and improve today, and anticipate and improve tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting and rewarding place to work and learn.

If you're driven by purpose, passionate about solving complex problems, and ready to make a real impact - there’s never been a better time to join us.

With a presence in the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Canada, and Germany, we bring global expertise to local challenges, helping build Australia’s sovereign industrial capability for the future.

As the result of an internal promotion, we are now taking applications for a suitably experienced Structural Integrity (SI) Engineering professional for a role within our Brisbane based operations.

In this permanent role, you will report to the Melbourne-based Team Lead – Structural Integrity Rotary Wing.

As a Senior Engineer in the Structural Integrity team, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting the Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP).
• Applying structural analysis and fatigue expertise in complex technical environments to assess asset condition, manage structural risk and inform engineering decisions throughout the asset lifecycle.
• Performing structural conditioning monitoring, usage monitoring and fatigue management.
• Conducting structural risk analysis, collecting data, incorporating it into routine reports and liaising with stakeholders.
• Establishing forums as required to present findings and recommend actions to resolve issues.

This is an opportunity to work alongside highly experienced engineers and technical specialists in a military engineering environment, solving problems that matter.

As an ideal applicant, you will present with:

• A tertiary qualification in mechanical, aerospace or structural engineering, or in a related discipline.
• Experience in structural integrity, stress analysis, fatigue, fracture mechanics and damage tolerance or a closely related engineering field.
• Experience with finite element analysis and/or relevant structural analysis tools.
• The ability to analyse and interpret technical data and translate complex analysis into clear engineering recommendations, having technical writing experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Experience applying engineering standards, methodologies and analytical techniques to complex technical problems.
• Strong technical report writing and stakeholder communication skills.
• Experience within defence, aerospace, aviation, maritime or another highly regulated engineering environment will be highly regarded.

Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold an Australian Defence security clearance, NV1 minimum or have the ability to obtain one.

Whilst applications must be made online, confidential enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Katrina Thorburn, Talent Acquisition Specialist, on mobile: [phone] *** or via email; ***************@qinetiq.com.au

Applications close on 13th November 2026

As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever-changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage, we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans, and First Nations people.

QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.