Principal Structural Engineer – Onsite, SC Cleared

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

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).