Principal Structural Engineer – FE Analysis & Crash Systems

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

Job summary

Line Up Aviation in Stevenage is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer on a 12-month contract with the possibility of extension. The role requires on-site commitment (minimum 4 days per week) and an hourly rate of £50.

You will lead structural analysis activities for cutting-edge military systems, applying hand calculations and FE tools. The position demands SC clearance and strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a STEM subject.
• Proven ability to perform structural analysis using hand calculations and FE methods; Altair experience preferred.
• Experience in static, dynamic, fatigue analysis; metallic/composite analysis; FE optimisation; multi-body dynamics; crash analysis.
• Ability to progress design activities with quick, simple assessments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analyses to validate designs for military systems.
• Contribute to design reviews and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet performance requirements.
• Support technical investigations and optimisation of components.

Skills

Degree in STEM

Structural analysis

FE methods

Communication

Team player

Education

Degree in STEM field

Tools

Altair FE toolset

NASTRAN/ANSYS

Job description

Line Up Aviation in Stevenage is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer on a 12-month contract with the possibility of extension. The role requires on-site commitment (minimum 4 days per week) and an hourly rate of £50.

You will lead structural analysis activities for cutting-edge military systems, applying hand calculations and FE tools. The position demands SC clearance and strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.