Principal Marine Structures Engineer

Babcock International Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal FEA Engineer to lead complex finite element analysis tasks. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative engineering projects while providing technical support to key clients. You will utilize your expertise in ANSYS to conduct various analyses and develop methodologies for stress optimization. With a hybrid working model, this position allows for flexibility while contributing to a secure and sustainable future. Join a company that values inclusivity and offers generous benefits, including a matched pension scheme and health perks.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension scheme with life assurance

Health and wellbeing benefits

Employee share scheme

Payment of professional fees

Special leave for reservists

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Deep professional expertise in FEA and proficiency in ANSYS.
• Extensive relevant experience in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex FE analysis tasks throughout the design lifecycle.
• Provide technical support to key customers and ensure effective delivery.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

ANSYS

Stress Analysis

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

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Job Details

• Title: Principal FEA Engineer
• Locations: Plymouth, Bristol, or Rosyth
• Compensation: Competitive + Benefits
• Role Type: Full time / Permanent
• Role ID: SF59826

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world. Join us as a Principal FEA Engineer at one of our sites in Plymouth, Bristol, or Rosyth.

The Role

As a Principal FEA Engineer, you will lead complex FE analysis tasks, supporting product development throughout the design lifecycle using your deep technical expertise.

• Provide technical support to key customers, ensuring effective delivery of engineering outputs.
• Perform analyses predominantly using ANSYS for linear/non-linear, static/dynamic, structural, thermodynamic, and multi-physics studies, including kinematics and force analysis.
• Implement verification and validation processes, and train engineers in stress analysis.
• Develop analytical methodologies for stress analysis optimization and translate results into practical design outputs.

This is a full-time role (35 hours/week) with hybrid working: 2 days in-office and 3 days remote.

Essential Experience

• Deep professional expertise in FEA; previous defence or marine experience is not required.
• Proficiency in the use and application of ANSYS.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or equivalent with extensive relevant experience, including post-degree experience.

Security Clearance

Must be able to obtain and maintain SC security clearance. Details on security vetting are available at GOV.UK.

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched pension scheme with life assurance
• Health and wellbeing benefits including Digital GP and health checks
• Employee share scheme and shopping portal
• Payment of professional fees
• Special leave for reservists and volunteering days
• Development opportunities and employee assistance programs

About Babcock

With over a century of experience, Babcock is committed to defending nations, protecting communities, and building a sustainable future. We are an inclusive, disability-confident employer and support flexible working arrangements.