Principal Structural Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence company is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer for a 12-month contract in Stevenage. The role involves ensuring products meet key structural performance requirements, utilizing advanced FE methods and analysis skills. Ideal candidates will possess a STEM degree and have strong problem-solving abilities, working both independently and within a team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in structural analysis through hand calculations and FE methods.
• Relevant experience in an equivalent or comparable industry is advantageous.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Play a critical role in ensuring product performance against structural requirements.
• Carry out structural analysis tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Network and influence internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Problem Solving

Structural Analysis

Communication

Education

Degree in a STEM subject

Tools

Finite Element (FE) methods

Altair FE toolset

NASTRAN

ANSYS

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Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

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Job Description:

MERITUS are recruiting for a Principal Structural Engineer to join our defence client on an initial 12 month contract with very likely extension offered thereafter.

Responsibilities:

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

Skillset/experience required:

• 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.