Defence Structural Analysis Engineer – ABAQUS FEA

QinetiQ; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension and life assurance

Generous holiday allowance

Health and dental insurance

Employee discounts

Armed Forces Covenant support

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

QinetiQ is seeking an Engineer - Structural Analysis for our Farnborough site to support the Structural Analysis and Optimisation capability on major defence projects.

You will perform finite element analysis (ABAQUS) on complex assemblies, develop novel simulation methods, and de-risk high-value tests across aerospace, maritime, and weapons domains. UK SV vetting and travel to client sites are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience with finite element modelling in engineering projects.
• Chartered Engineer (or working towards) and ability to write technical reports.
• Knowledge of adjacent disciplines such as design, manufacturing, materials, aerodynamics/hydrodynamics.

Responsibilities

• Structural analysis of large, complex assemblies to support major military products.
• Stress analysis of aircraft modifications and trials installations for military aircraft and fleet.
• Assessment of collisions between drones and crewed aircraft using validated simulations and testing.
• Development and validation of simulation methods to evaluate directed energy weapons on structures.
• Support development of novel technologies for future UK aircraft.
• De-risking large composite structures for UK maritime programmes.

Skills

Finite element analysis

ABAQUS

Analytical skills

Numerical methods

Report writing

Presentation skills

Aerospace domain knowledge

Education

Chartered Engineer (or working towards)

Tools

Hyperworks

Job description

QinetiQ is seeking an Engineer - Structural Analysis for our Farnborough site to support the Structural Analysis and Optimisation capability on major defence projects.

You will perform finite element analysis (ABAQUS) on complex assemblies, develop novel simulation methods, and de-risk high-value tests across aerospace, maritime, and weapons domains. UK SV vetting and travel to client sites are part of the role.