Principal Structural Engineer

Akkodis; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An internationally recognized engineering firm in Stevenage is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to join its Mechanical Analysis Group. In this role, you will ensure products meet structural demands while working with cutting-edge military systems. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a STEM subject, proven structural analysis skills, and the ability to work within a team. Strong communication skills are essential for networking with internal and external clients.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a STEM subject.
• Proven ability to carry out structural analysis and Finite Element methods.
• Quick assessments to progress design activities efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Play a critical role in ensuring product performance against structural demands.
• Work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Network and influence internal and external customers.

Skills

Structural analysis

Finite Element methods

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Degree in a STEM subject

Tools

Hypermesh

Optistruct

Job description

The Mechanical Analysis Group is looking for a Principal Structural Engineer to join its team in Stevenage. The group consists of over 30 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 demands.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree qualified in a STEM subject.
• Proven ability to carry out structural analysis through hand calculations and Finite Element methods (e.g., Hypermesh, Optistruct, etc.) with 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 efficiently.
• Self‑motivated, great problem solver, can take responsibility and work independently as well as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• 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.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.