Principal Mechanical Engineer

BAE Systems; England; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defence organisation is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Barrow in Furness or Filton. This role involves leading rotor dynamic analysis and providing mentorship to junior engineers while working on complex projects. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's level qualification and experience in rotor-dynamic analysis. This position offers a competitive rate of £67.47 per hour and the opportunity to enhance your skills in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Opportunity for further training and development

Qualifications

• Masters level qualification with knowledge of rotor dynamics, turbo machinery, or electrical machine design.
• Experience in rotor-dynamic analysis and/or machine design.
• Applicable industry experience in Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Automotive, Nuclear, Marine, Defence, or Aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Lead rotor dynamic analysis tasks for system design.
• Produce verification evidence for system performance.
• Mentor and provide direction to junior engineers.

Skills

Experience in rotor-dynamic analysis

Proficiency in structural and rotor-dynamic analysis software (e.g., ANSYS, CFX)

Knowledge of Rotor Dynamics, Tribology, Gear Design

Chartered engineer or nearing professional accreditation

Education

Masters level qualification

Tools

ANSYS

CFX

Maxwell

Shaft Designer

Dyrobes

Job description

Overview

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Principal Mechanical Engineer in either Barrow in Furness or Filton, 2 days a fortnight onsite

Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security?

Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for Principal Mechanical Engineer to add to their talented, hardworking team in either Barrow or Filton on an initial 6 months contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same.

The rate per hour: £67.47 inside IR35 / umbrella

Role

• Lead rotor dynamic analysis tasks to inform equipment and system design and specification
• Produce verification evidence to underpin system and equipment performance
• Undertake model validation including comparison of predicted and test data at system and equipment level
• Provide direction to more junior engineers and undertake mentoring and coaching
• Undertake peers' reviews / checking of rotor-dynamics analysis deliverables
• Opportunity for further training and development

You

• Experience in rotor-dynamic analysis and/or machine design and dynamics
• Experience with structural and rotor-dynamic analysis software advantageous (ANSYS, CFX, Maxwell, Shaft Designer, Dyrobes or similar)
• Masters level qualification including knowledge of: Rotor Dynamics, Tribology, Gear Design, Machine Design, Turbo Machinery Design or Electrical Machine Design
• Chartered engineer or working towards professional accreditation
• Applicable industry experience: Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Automotive (Engine or Powertrain), Nuclear, Marine, Defence and Aerospace

Background

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to:

• Work on complex, cutting-edge projects
• Achieve a work/life balance
• Develop your skills

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