Principal Structural Engineer

Line Up Aviation; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Line Up Aviation is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer in Stevenage to join the Mechanical Analysis Group. You will lead structural analysis for cutting-edge military systems, delivering designs that meet critical structural requirements.

The role requires a STEM degree, hands-on FE/hand calculations, and strong communication skills. A full SC clearance is required before starting, with mostly on-site work (minimum 4 days per week).

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a STEM subject.
• Experience in structural analysis using hand calculations and FE methods.
• Experience with Altair FE; other FE tools like NASTRAN/ANSYS considered.
• Experience in static, dynamic, fatigue analysis; metallic/composite analysis; FE optimization & Design of Experiments; mechanisms and multi body dynamics; crash analysis.
• Ability to progress design activities quickly; strong problem-solving.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to network with customers.
• Experience in equivalent industry advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Join the Mechanical Analysis Group in Stevenage and contribute to cutting-edge military systems.
• Ensure products deliver performance against key structural requirements.

Skills

Structural analysis

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Self-motivated

Education

Degree in STEM

Tools

Altair FE

NASTRAN

ANSYS

Job description

Salary: GBP50 - GBP50 per hour

Role

Principal Structural Engineer

Location

Stevenage, minimum 4 days onsite per week. Compressed week possible.

Hourly Rate

£50 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35

Clearance

full SC required before starting

What you’ll be doing

The Mechanical Analysis Group are looking for a Principal Structural Engineer to join its team in Stevenage. The group consists of over fifty engineers working across a wide spectrum of cutting-edge military systems.

Working for an internationally recognised company, you will play a critical role in ensuring that products deliver the necessary performance against key structural requirements.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in a STEM subject.
• Proven ability to carry out structural analysis through the application of hand calculations and Finite Element (FE) methods. Proven experience in the Altair FE toolset is preferred, although experience in alternative FE codes such as NASTRAN, ANSYS etc. will be considered.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Static, dynamic, fatigue analysis;
  • Metallic/composite analysis;
  • Finite Element optimisation & Design of Experiments;
  • Assessment of mechanisms and multi body dynamics;
  • Crash analysis.
• Ability to make quick/simple assessments to progress design activities in an efficient manner.
• Self-motivated individuals, who are great problem solvers and are able to take responsibility for complex structural analysis tasks.
• Can work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, as well as independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to network and influence internal and external customers.
• Relevant experience in an equivalent or comparable industry would be advantageous.