Maritime Structural Engineer: Fatigue & FEA Design

Matchtech Group; Gosport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Maritime Structural Engineer to contribute to the design, analysis and development of complex marine structures for advanced defence and maritime projects in the UK. The role involves working within a highly specialised environment and leveraging world-class facilities to deliver robust structural solutions.

The successful candidate will apply expertise in structural design, fatigue and dynamic analysis, with experience in composites and metals, using Abaqus and CAD

Qualifications

• Structural design and analysis in a regulated engineering environment.
• Experience with composite and metallic materials.
• Understanding of fatigue, dynamic and static load analysis.
• Proficiency with FEA, ideally Abaqus.
• Experience using CAD software packages.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and structural failure mechanisms.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Designing and analysing metallic and composite structures from concept to production.
• Performing structural assessments including static, dynamic and fatigue analysis.
• Developing multi-material assemblies, including bonded and bolted joints.
• Supporting projects from requirements through delivery.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to solve engineering problems.
• Producing technical reports, calculations and documentation.
• Contributing to customer-facing technical discussions and presentations.
• Mentoring junior engineers where appropriate.

Skills

Structural analysis

Composite materials

Fatigue analysis

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical / Civil / Marine / Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Abaqus

CAD

Job description

Matchtech Group is seeking a Maritime Structural Engineer to contribute to the design, analysis and development of complex marine structures for advanced defence and maritime projects in the UK. The role involves working within a highly specialised environment and leveraging world-class facilities to deliver robust structural solutions.

The successful candidate will apply expertise in structural design, fatigue and dynamic analysis, with experience in composites and metals, using Abaqus and CAD