Advanced Applied Sciences Engineer

Crux Product Design; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Crux Product Design is seeking an Advanced Applied Sciences Engineer to join our growing team, bringing analytical, theoretical and experimental capabilities to solve complex mechanical and fluid problems. You will apply physics-based methods and state‑of‑the‑art experimental techniques to understand performance and generate new insights.

The role involves rapid prototyping, lab testing, CAD layout work, and communication with client teams to demonstrate value and secure opportunities within

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering with 2:1 or higher.
• Strong maths and physics background.
• Experience in FEA or CFD.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed FEA studies using Abaqus focusing on polymers and structural integrity.
• Prototype rapidly, run lab tests and design experiments.
• Create system concepts and CAD layouts; produce detailed drawings and manufacturing specifications.
• Perform tolerance and sensitivity analyses.
• Design and execute device verification programmes.
• Write technical reports and design documentation; support capability development.

Skills

Engineering & design fundamentals

Python programming

Matlab

Analytical thinking

Experimental skills

Client-facing communication

Education

First or upper second-class accredited engineering degree

Tools

Abaqus

CAD software

Python

Matlab

CFD/FEA tools

Job description

Position Overview

Crux is looking for a talented Advanced Applied Sciences Engineer to join our growing team, to provide scientific engineering knowledge including analytical, theoretical, and experimental capabilities.

You will apply scientific analysis techniques to understand complex mechanical and fluid problems and generate new system insights.

The role involves a range of activities such as exploiting physics-based solvers and state‑of‑the‑art experimental techniques to explore the performance of engineered systems, employing research methods and general computational modelling expertise to projects while expanding the overall simulation capabilities of the team.

Check out what our Applied Sciences team is all about: Crux - Applied Sciences

Principal Responsibilities

• Executing detailed FEA studies using Abaqus, focusing on structural integrity, material behaviour, and stress analysis, particularly with polymers.




• Rapid prototyping, lab testing and design of experiments.




• Generation of concepts and layouts of systems in CAD, detailed design of components and products in CAD, production of detailed drawings and manufacturing specifications and transfer of designs to manufacture through liaison with external suppliers.




• Tolerance and sensitivity analysis.




• Design and execution of device verification programmes.




• Write technical reports and produce high quality design documentation.




• Provide expertise and support the development of Crux’s technical capabilities.




• Work alongside and have the ability to communicate the value of your work confidently and authoritatively to client teams.




• Build new trusted relationships within existing client accounts and pursue opportunities and referrals for selling into these accounts.




• Scope, define and estimate on small quotes.




• Keep up to date with the latest innovations in the industry and spread knowledge through the team.
  

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Achieved a first or high 2:1 classification in a relevant accredited degree program.




• Strong understanding of engineering & design (including maths and physics).




• Experience in computational modelling such as FEA or CFD.




• Coding (particularly Python and Matlab).




• Proficient in CAD.




• Knowledge of engineering materials.




• Experimental and/or prototyping skills.




• Appetite for solving difficult and unusual problems.




• Ability to work within multiple cross-disciplinary teams and be client facing

Desirable

• Knowledge of materials engineering and manufacturing processes.




• Familiarity with medical device design standards and regulatory requirements.

Why you’ll love working here

We’re a dynamic, fast‑growing engineering consultancy with a reputation for delivering brilliant work and for being a genuinely great place to build your career.

Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. You’ll enjoy a generous holiday allowance, life assurance, a generous pension scheme, bike‑to‑work options, a health cash plan, enhanced family leave and opportunities to get involved in social events throughout the year.

Check out what an opportunity at Crux offers you: Life at Crux

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, and strive to create an environment where different perspectives and experiences help us grow.

We’re a Disability Confident employer. If you would like to make an application under the Disability Confident Scheme or need adjustments at any stage of the application and interview process (or once you join us!), just let us know and we’ll make sure you have the support you need.