Principal Structural Engineer – Defence/FEA Expert (Onsite)

Tatton Recruitment; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

World Class Defence Organisation in Stevenage is recruiting Principal Structural Engineer subcontractors for an initial 12-month contract, onsite 4 days per week. Role involves FE/hand analysis, potential extension and working within a high-precision defence environment.

The team seeks STEM graduates with FE experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently and in multidisciplinary settings.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a STEM subject.
• Carry out structural analysis by hand and FE methods.
• Altair FE preferred; other FE codes considered (NASTRAN/ANSYS).
• Static, dynamic, fatigue analyses; metallic/composite analysis; FE optimisation/DOE.
• Assess mechanisms and multi-body dynamics; crash analysis.
• Able to progress design activities with quick, simple assessments.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills; able to work in a team or alone.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; capable of liaising with customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis to meet key requirements.
• Support design activities and deliver timely results.
• Communicate findings to stakeholders and teammates.

Skills

FEA background

Structural analysis

Stress analysis

Altair FE

Education

Degree in STEM

Tools

Altair FE

NASTRAN

ANSYS

Job description

World Class Defence Organisation in Stevenage is recruiting Principal Structural Engineer subcontractors for an initial 12-month contract, onsite 4 days per week. Role involves FE/hand analysis, potential extension and working within a high-precision defence environment.

The team seeks STEM graduates with FE experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently and in multidisciplinary settings.