Principal/Senior Engineer – Structural (Shock & Dynamics)

BAE Systems; Ulverston; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking an experienced professional to lead the functional requirements and verification evidence for secondary structures in submarine engineering. The ideal candidate will have strong structural calculation skills, familiarity with Finite Element Analysis software, and the ability to present technical information effectively. This role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Private health plans

Qualifications

• Desirable: Knowledge of Abaqus FEA and Simcenter or willingness to learn.
• Chartered Engineer (or on route to becoming Chartered).
• Experienced in generating toolset/calculation templates.

Responsibilities

• Lead functional requirements and V&V evidence development.
• Oversee design and drawing outputs for secondary structures.
• Conduct simulations of internal submarine structures.

Skills

Knowledge of Abaqus FEA

Chartered Engineer

Experience in structural calculations

Experience in using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software

Presenting technical arguments clearly

Job description

Overview

Lead the development of functional requirements and supporting V&V evidence for secondary structures to support design justification documentation. Join the newly established Secondary Structures Department, a dynamic and forward-thinking team at the forefront of submarine structural engineering. You will play a critical role in supporting structural requirements and conducting complex simulations of internal submarine structures, helping safeguard essential equipment against naval shock events and various load conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the functional requirements and supporting V&V evidence for secondary structures to support design justification documentation set.
• Oversee the spatial design and drawing outputs for secondary structures in accordance with process instructions and standard design guidance.
• Follow internal procedures and develop evidence of compliance through written calculations and reports.
• Undertake structural calculations and (or) peer review checking and approval activities.
• Lead and support the identification and rapid closure of issues emerging from all product lifecycle stages.
• Ensure the appropriate engineering guidance is implemented to ensure robust and efficient calculations are implemented early with a right first time mindset.
• Lead technical development and research activities, methods and acceptance criteria, liaising with industrial partners and external customers as necessary.
• Conduct simulations of internal submarine structures to support structural requirements and design robustness.
• Experience of undertaking structural calculations.
• Understanding the principles of structural mechanics and dynamics.
• Experience of developing structural requirements and V&V evidence.
• Experience in using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software.
• Experience in presenting technical arguments clearly and simply.
• Previous experience in checking and approving work.

Qualifications

• Desirable: Knowledge of Abaqus FEA and Simcenter or willingness to learn.
• Chartered Engineer (or on route to becoming Chartered).
• Experienced in generating toolset/calculation templates.

Company and Inclusion

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to ensure our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Security, Eligibility & Vetting

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. These restrictions may affect eligibility based on nationality, former nationalities, or place of birth. All applicants must, as a minimum, achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Some roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, which may require 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the level.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: Up to £57,500. In addition to a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, a range of flexible health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits (including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts), and an annual incentive potential.