Senior Structural Integrity Engineer - Brisbane (Defence)

QinetiQ Limited; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ Limited in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Structural Integrity Engineer to support ASIP and advise on asset integrity. The role involves applying advanced fatigue, stress and finite element analyses to guide engineering decisions throughout the asset lifecycle.

Ideal candidates will have a tertiary engineering degree, multiple years of relevant experience, and strong reporting and stakeholder communication skills.

Qualifications

• This role requires a tertiary qualification in mechanical, aerospace or structural engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience in structural integrity, stress analysis, fatigue, fracture mechanics and damage tolerance or related field.
• Experience with finite element analysis and/or relevant structural analysis tools.
• Ability to interpret technical data and translate analyses into clear engineering recommendations with written reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience applying engineering standards and methods to complex problems.
• Experience in defence, aerospace, aviation, maritime or other regulated environments is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Support the Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP).
• Apply fatigue and structural analysis in complex environments to assess asset condition and inform decisions.
• Perform structural conditioning monitoring and fatigue management.
• Conduct risk analyses, collect and report data, liaise with stakeholders.
• Present findings and recommend actions in forums as required.

Skills

Structural integrity

Fatigue analysis

Finite element analysis

Technical writing

Stakeholder communication

Engineering standards

Stress analysis

Education

Bachelor's/Master's inMechanical/Aerospace/Structural Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

ABAQUS

Job description

QinetiQ Limited in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Structural Integrity Engineer to support ASIP and advise on asset integrity. The role involves applying advanced fatigue, stress and finite element analyses to guide engineering decisions throughout the asset lifecycle.

Ideal candidates will have a tertiary engineering degree, multiple years of relevant experience, and strong reporting and stakeholder communication skills.