Senior FEA Engineer - Hybrid (Maritime Tech)

Matchtech; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech seeks a Senior FEA Engineer to join its Southampton team, with hybrid working available for cutting-edge maritime technology projects. You will deliver robust finite element analysis and simulation activities to support design, validation and optimization of complex products in demanding environments.

The role requires a degree in mechanical/aerospace/naval architecture or related field, proven FEA experience in regulated industries, and strong skills in

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical/aerospace/naval architecture or related field.
• Proven experience in FEA in regulated or demanding industries.
• Strong knowledge of structural mechanics and material behavior.
• Experience using FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus, Nastran, HyperWorks).
• Ability to translate complex requirements into analytical models.
• Experience in static, dynamic, fatigue, and buckling analyses.

Responsibilities

• Perform linear and nonlinear FEA on structural and mechanical assemblies.
• Develop simulation models to assess strength, stiffness, fatigue, vibration, and buckling performance.
• Support concept development with detailed engineering analysis and optimization.
• Interpret and communicate analysis results to engineering and project teams.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, test, and systems engineers.
• Validate simulation results using physical test data and measurement techniques.
• Contribute to design reviews and technical decision-making.
• Produce high-quality technical reports and documentation.
• Support certification and compliance activities where applicable.
• Drive continuous improvement in analysis methods, processes, and tools.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Naval Architecture or related

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

Nastran

HyperWorks

Job description

Matchtech seeks a Senior FEA Engineer to join its Southampton team, with hybrid working available for cutting-edge maritime technology projects. You will deliver robust finite element analysis and simulation activities to support design, validation and optimization of complex products in demanding environments.

The role requires a degree in mechanical/aerospace/naval architecture or related field, proven FEA experience in regulated industries, and strong skills in