Senior FEA Lead – Structural Integrity & Assurance

iO Associates; Dorking; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-performance engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to lead structural analysis projects in aerospace and defence sectors. You will require deep expertise in FEA using tools like ANSYS or Abaqus, and a strong understanding of materials, including metals and composites. This role offers a hybrid working model, a competitive salary, and benefits including private healthcare, a bonus scheme, and CPD support.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Private healthcare via Bupa

Bonus scheme

Company pension and life insurance

CPD support

Cycle to work scheme

Inclusive team culture

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in FEA using ANSYS, Abaqus, or similar.
• Strong understanding of materials including metallics and composites.
• Experience with structural assurance, fatigue, and thermal interaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead FEA projects on components and assemblies.
• Evaluate analysis data and guide design modifications.
• Collaborate with design and fluids teams for integrated solutions.

Skills

FEA expertise

Understanding of materials

Mentoring and leadership skills

Education

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

A high-performance engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to lead structural analysis projects in aerospace and defence sectors. You will require deep expertise in FEA using tools like ANSYS or Abaqus, and a strong understanding of materials, including metals and composites. This role offers a hybrid working model, a competitive salary, and benefits including private healthcare, a bonus scheme, and CPD support.