Principal Structural Analysis Engineer

Tekever; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Company pension (10%)

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Job summary

TEKEVER is seeking a Principal Structural Analyst to join the aerospace engineering team. You will lead structural analysis for airframe components across the product lifecycle, applying analytical methods to meet strength, stiffness and durability requirements while mentoring junior engineers.

This hands‑on role combines technical leadership with cross‑functional collaboration, influencing critical design decisions on cutting‑edge aerospace programmes and requiring UK SC level security

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• Familiarity with simulation and CAD tools.
• Proficient knowledge of metallic and composite materials, fatigue, and damage‑tolerance principles.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks.
• Experience towards delegated design authority.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis across all stages of aircraft development using industry references.
• Build, validate, and interpret finite element models for components and full airframes.
• Produce stress reports and substantiation for review by signatories.
• Support structural test campaigns: define instrumentation and correlates results with predictions.
• Plan own work including estimates, timescales and scheduling.
• Provide technical leadership and promote best practices within the analysis function.

Skills

Eight years experience

Structural analysis

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree

Tools

Nastran

Abaqus

ANSYS

Job description

Are you ready to revolutionise the world with TEKEVER?

At TEKEVER, we lead innovation in Europe as the European leader in unmanned technology, where cutting-edge advancements meet unparalleled innovation.

Digital | Defence | Security | Space

We operate across four strategic areas, combining artificial intelligence, systems engineering, data science, and aerospace technology to tackle global challenges — from protecting people and critical infrastructure to exploring space.

We offer a unique surveillance-as-a-service solution that delivers real-time intelligence, enhancing maritime safety and saving lives. Our products and services support strategic and operational decisions in the most demanding environments — whether at sea, on land, in space, or in cyberspace.

Become part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and mission-driven team that is transforming maritime surveillance and redefining global safety standards.

At TEKEVER, our mission is to provide limitless support through mission-oriented game-changers, delivering the right information at the right time to empower critical decision‑making.

If you're passionate about technology and eager to shape the future — TEKEVER is the place for you.

The Role: We are seeking an experienced Principal Structural Analyst to join our aerospace engineering team. In this role, you will join the structural analysis team responsible for the analysis of the airframe components and assemblies across the full product lifecycle, from concept design through detailed design and manufacturing. You will apply analytical methods to ensure our structures meet demanding strength, stiffness and durability requirements, while mentoring junior engineers and acting as a technical authority and technical leadership within the structures team. This is a hands‑on position that combines deep technical work with cross‑functional collaboration, offering the opportunity to shape critical design decisions on cutting‑edge aerospace programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a range of analysis tasks across all stages of aircraft development, using standard industry references, Roark, Niu, Bruhn, MMPDS, ESDU, etc.
• Build, validate, and interpret finite element models (e.g., Nastran, Abaqus, ANSYS) for components, sub‑assemblies, and full‑airframe load cases.
• Produce stress reports and analysis substantiation to compliance quality for review and approval by delegated signatories.
• Support structural test campaigns: define instrumentation and test requirements, and correlate test results with analytical predictions.
• Plans out own work, including work estimates, timescales and scheduling to fully complete tasks.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship and promotion of best practices within the analysis function.

Qualifications, Experience & Commitments

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• Familiarity with simulation and CAD tools.
• Proficient knowledge of metallic and composite materials, fatigue, and damage‑tolerance principles.
• An understanding of the regulatory frameworks.
• Have held or has progressed toward delegated design approval authority.
• Security Vetting: Due to the nature of our Defence contracts, all applicants must be eligible to hold and willing to undergo the vetting process for UK SC level Security Clearance.
• Travel: Willingness to undertake occasional national and international travel to TEKEVER sites (UK, Portugal, US, Europe) and potentially to deployed operations globally.

Skills & Attributes

• Min eight years relevant work experience.
• A collaborative and proactive approach to problem solving.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and able to interact effectively with the ASG teams, with customers and suppliers

What We Offer

We provide a comprehensive package designed to reward, support, and develop our people:

• Compensation & Financial Security: Highly competitive salary, plus a discretionary annual bonus. Company pension contribution matches up to 10%
• Wellbeing & Leave: Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays. Access to an Employee Reward, Recognition, and Benefits platform
• Culture & Development: Join a talented, high‑performing team in a vibrant, fun, and inclusive culture, with regular monthly social events. Our scale provides clear career development opportunities and support for professional growth
• Working Model: Flexible Hybrid Working Model (minimum 3 days a week office working expected in core UK sites like Bristol) supporting work‑life balance while ensuring mission success
• Mission-Oriented Impact: Work on mission‑critical, cutting‑edge technology in the fields of Defence, Security, and Space

What we have to offer you:

At TEKEVER, we offer a comprehensive package designed to reward, support, and develop our people. This includes a highly competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus and a company pension contribution match of up to 10%. To support your wellbeing, we provide 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, Private Medical Insurance (with optional family cover), Private Dental care, and an Employee Assistance Programme. We are deeply committed to investing in future talent; our scale allow us to provide clear career development opportunitiesand dedicated initiatives to boost your skill

to skill sets, ensuring you remain future‑ready for the evolving workplace. Furthermore, our team enjoys a flexible hybrid working model, typically three days a week at our core UK sites like Bristol, and access to a bespoke rewards platform featuring a variety of high street discount and salary sacrifice schemes, including Electric Car, Cycle to Work, and Technology options.

Armed Forces Covenant Commitment:

As an Armed Forces friendly company we will guarantee an interview to all applicants from the Armed Forces community (serving, veterans, and forces family members) as long as the essential criteria of the role are met.

TEKEVER is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

Do you want to know more about us ?

Visit our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/tekever/