Engineer - Structural Analysis

Qinetiq; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & life cover

Generous holiday

Private medical & dental

Employee discount

Armed Forces Covenant

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

QinetiQ in the UK seeks an Engineer - Structural Analysis to support its Structural Analysis and Optimisation capability. The role blends advanced finite element methods with classical analysis to simulate responses of complex materials and structures in challenging environments.

You will perform stress analyses on aircraft modifications, evaluate drone-vs-aircraft interactions, and develop methods to assess directed energy weapon effects, contributing to de-risking and safety cases for major

Qualifications

• Experienced structural analyst with strong analytical and numerical skills.
• FEA experience using ABAQUS and related tools.
• Ability to deliver projects combining research and traditional engineering assessments.
• Knowledge of adjacent disciplines such as design, materials, aerodynamics.
• Able to write clear technical reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Structural analysis of large, complex assemblies for major military products.
• Stress analysis of aircraft modifications and trials installations.
• Assess collisions between drones and crewed aircraft using simulations and tests.
• Develop and validate simulation methods for directed energy weapon effects.
• Support development of novel technologies for future UK aircraft.
• De-risk large composite structures for UK maritime programmes.

Skills

Structural analysis

Finite element modelling

ABAQUS

Numerical methods

Report writing

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards

Tools

ABAQUS

HyperWorks

Job description

The Role

As an Engineer - Structural Analysis, you’ll support our Structural Analysis and Optimisation capability. The Structural Analysis team uses advanced finite element-based structural analysis codes supported by classical analytical methods to simulate the response of complex, and often novel, materials and structures in challenging, real-world environments.

Day-to-day, you’ll support projects across the whole of QinetiQ and for customers in most technical domains, including air, maritime, weapons, land and space. Activities range from conventional stress analysis services through to the development and application of novel simulation methods to develop products, de-risk high-value test activities, inform safety cases and evaluate scenarios that would not be feasible to test.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Structural analysis of large, complex assemblies to support the development of major military products
• Stress analysis of aircraft modifications and trials installations, for military aircraft and the QinetiQ fleet
• Assessment of collisions between small ‘drones’ and crewed aircraft, using a combination of validated simulation methods and full-scale testing
• Development and validation of simulation methods to evaluate the effect of emerging directed energy laser weapons on target structures
• Supporting the development of novel technologies for the future UK aircraft
• De-risking the development of large composite structures for major UK maritime programmes

Essential experience of the Engineer - Structural Analysis:

• Experienced structural analyst, with strong analytical and numerical skills
• Experience in finite element modelling methods, using ABAQUS
• Ability to deliver projects that include high levels of novel research and methods development as well as undertaking traditional engineering assessments and design-support activities
• Knowledge of adjacent technical disciplines such as design, manufacturing, materials, aerodynamics/hydrodynamics
• Able to write quality technical reports and presentations
• The team operates across multiple technical domains so technical capability is more important than domain experience. However, experience in aerospace, space or weapons domains would be beneficial

Essential qualifications for the Engineer - Structural Analysis:

• Meets the requirements of a Chartered Engineer (or working towards this)
• Finite element analysis using the Hyperworks suite of products (desirable)

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Farnborough site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected (mainly Boscombe Down). Flexible working and compressed hours are available.

Farnborough

At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility, with high-energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.

Our Recruitment Process:

At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing. One of our recruitment team will contact you.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

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