Principal Stress Engineer

MBDA; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization is seeking an experienced stress engineer in Stevenage to lead the structural design of complex weapon systems. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and offers a salary of around £58,000, dynamic hybrid working, and various employee benefits. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field and strong skills in structural analysis and technical reporting.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contributions up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Flexi Leave up to 15 additional days

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and free car parking

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven experience in leading and delivering structural analysis work.
• Ability to convey complex findings to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design and development of complex weapon platforms.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across UK sites.
• Deliver structural and thermal analysis expertise throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

Structural analysis

Proactive problem solving

Technical reporting

Mentoring junior engineers

Composite stress analysis

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or relevant discipline

Tools

CAE tools (Hyperworks desirable)

Job description

Due to increased workload, the Mechanical Analysis Group is looking for an experienced stress engineers to lead the structural design and development of a next generation complex weapon platform. You will collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams across our UK sites to develop an advanced aerospace structural solution.

Salary: Circa £58,000 depending on experience

Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Minimum 3days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Clearance (SC) checks, which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Dynamic working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

The opportunity:

The Mechanical Analysis Group is responsible for the structural and thermal performance of MBDA's military systems. We deliver structural and thermal analysis expertise across the whole product lifecycle from studies in the early concept stage and detailed development of engineering designs to manufacturing concessions and in-service support.

Our breadth of work within the Mechanical Analysis Group can provide opportunities to gain experience across a wide range of structural analysis disciplines, including but not limited to: Classical hand calculations; CAE Modelling (Static, Dynamic, Fatigue, Aeroelastics, Non-Linear, Impact, Kinematic), Qualification & Design Testing, Fault Investigation & Loads Derivation.

We operate in a supportive and collaborative environment where people feel valued and are encouraged to achieve their full potential. We encourage knowledge sharing within the team and support opportunities to work on a variety of projects simultaneously.

We are a highly motivated group with a strong desire to improve and deliver. Our structural analysis is pivotal in proving the capability of MBDA UK's systems.

What we're looking for from you:

• Ideally degree qualified in a relevant engineering / science discipline or have significant experience in a relevant field (e.g. Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural Analysis etc.).
• Proven experience in estimating, planning, leading and delivering a variety of structural analysis work packages, using both classical hand calculation methods and CAE tools (Hyperworks desirable).
• Demonstrated ability in preparing and presenting comprehensive technical reports, conveying complex findings and recommendations to stakeholders, including senior management.
• Proactive and passionate about developing and improving methods, processes and tools.
• Able to mentor and support junior engineers providing technical expertise and fostering their professional growth.
• Self-motivated individuals who are great problem solvers, can take responsibility and work independently as well as a part of multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to network, influence and manage internal and external stakeholders.
• Composite stress analysis experience would be an asset.
• Willingness to obtain and hold DV clearance will be an asset.

We promote diversity and growth at MBDA so please apply if you meet a sufficient majority of these competencies.

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