Lead Structural Engineer – Defence FE & Crash Analysis

Line Up Aviation; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer for a 12-month contract in Stevenage. The role requires expertise in structural analysis and finite element methods. Responsibilities include performing structural analysis, optimizing design solutions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should hold a STEM degree and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills. This position involves working within a highly technical environment with potential for significant contributions to advanced defense systems.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a STEM subject.
• Proven ability to carry out structural analysis using hand calculations and FE methods.
• Experience in static, dynamic, fatigue analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform and lead structural analysis using hand calculations and finite element methods.
• Provide technical expertise across static, dynamic, fatigue, and crash analysis.
• Develop and optimise FE models to support and improve design solutions.

Skills

Structural analysis

Finite element methods

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in a STEM subject

Tools

Altair FE toolset

NASTRAN

ANSYS

Job description

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer for a 12-month contract in Stevenage. The role requires expertise in structural analysis and finite element methods. Responsibilities include performing structural analysis, optimizing design solutions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should hold a STEM degree and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills. This position involves working within a highly technical environment with potential for significant contributions to advanced defense systems.