Aerospace Project Engineer — Design & Analysis

Element Materials Technology; Alfreton CP; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology is seeking a Project Engineer (Aerospace) to deliver engineering analyses and in-service assessments, supporting design verification and safety evaluations for client programs.

You will work across sectors, applying FEA with ANSYS/Abaqus, collaborating with teams, managing projects, and engaging with clients to ensure high-quality, timely results in a hybrid working environment in the UK.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering/science; grade 2.1 or above.
• Experience delivering engineering analysis in engineering/consultancy settings.
• FEA experience in aerospace, nuclear, energy, oil & gas, or defence sectors.
• Strong understanding of fatigue, creep and plasticity.
• Familiarity with ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN or Calculix; ability to extend with user functions.
• Some programming experience (Python, MATLAB, VBA, C# or C/C++).
• Excellent verbal and written communication; client interaction.
• Actively pursuing Chartered Engineer status or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Carry out technical projects and analyses with supervision.
• Participate in technical delivery and client relationship management.
• Support business development with new and existing clients.
• Integrate with a positive team culture and core values.

Skills

FEA

Structural analysis

Client interaction

Team collaboration

Chartered Engineer status

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Applied Mathematics

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

NASTRAN

Calculix

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Element Materials Technology is seeking a Project Engineer (Aerospace) to deliver engineering analyses and in-service assessments, supporting design verification and safety evaluations for client programs.

You will work across sectors, applying FEA with ANSYS/Abaqus, collaborating with teams, managing projects, and engaging with clients to ensure high-quality, timely results in a hybrid working environment in the UK.