Naval Dynamics & Vibration FEA Simulation Engineer

Wartsila; Havant; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä Defence Solutions Limited (WDSL) in Havant, UK, is seeking a Simulation Engineer to apply advanced simulation methods to predict how naval vessels and onboard equipment respond to shock, vibration and acoustic environments, ensuring compliance with naval requirements and performance standards.

You will develop and maintain FEA models for naval platforms, translate requirements into design constraints, correlate models with test data and support cross-functional teams while maintaining

Qualifications

• A degree, or equivalent qualification, in Mechanical, Structural, Aerospace, Marine Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in structural dynamics, shock physics, vibroacoustic, finite element analysis or a related simulation discipline.
• Experience using simulation tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or similar software.
• Eligibility to obtain the required UK security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform dynamic simulations, including shock, vibration, modal, acoustic and structural dynamics analysis.
• Develop and maintain Finite Element Analysis models for naval platforms, onboard equipment, piping, shaftline products and shock-mounting systems.
• Translate naval shock and vibration requirements into equipment and system-level design constraints.
• Correlate simulation models with physical test data and prepare compliance evidence for customers and naval authorities.
• Contribute to design improvements and help develop engineering guidelines, best practices and knowledge-sharing tools.
• Share technical expertise and support colleagues and cross-functional project teams.
• Support planning, risk management, technical governance and compliance with business, export control, data control and QEHS requirements.

Skills

Dynamic simulations

FEA

Engineering analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Reporting

Security clearance eligible

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Structural/Aerospace/Marine Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

Wärtsilä Defence Solutions Limited (WDSL) in Havant, UK, is seeking a Simulation Engineer to apply advanced simulation methods to predict how naval vessels and onboard equipment respond to shock, vibration and acoustic environments, ensuring compliance with naval requirements and performance standards.

You will develop and maintain FEA models for naval platforms, translate requirements into design constraints, correlate models with test data and support cross-functional teams while maintaining