Senior Naval Shock & Dynamics Engineer (Hybrid)

BAE Systems; Broughton in Furness; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for their Shock & Dynamics team. This position involves supporting Naval Shock Requirements and validating compliance throughout the product lifecycle. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a solid understanding of structural mechanics. The role offers flexible working arrangements, a competitive salary of circa £45,000, and various benefits, including health plans and employee share options.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health and lifestyle benefits

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related STEM discipline.
• Understanding of structural mechanics and dynamics principles.
• Knowledge of material strength behaviour affecting structural performance.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of Naval Shock Requirements.
• Manage Verification and Validation evidence for compliance.
• Review shock qualification evidence from suppliers.
• Conduct stress assessments of equipment under shock loading.
• Plan and execute shock testing activities.
• Apply processes to produce evidence of compliance.
• Identify technical issues throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

Solid understanding of structural mechanics

Knowledge of material strength behaviour

Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Exposure to Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI)

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM discipline

Job description

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for their Shock & Dynamics team. This position involves supporting Naval Shock Requirements and validating compliance throughout the product lifecycle. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a solid understanding of structural mechanics. The role offers flexible working arrangements, a competitive salary of circa £45,000, and various benefits, including health plans and employee share options.