Senior Naval Shock & Dynamics Engineer (Hybrid)

BAE Systems; Grange-Over-Sands; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and aerospace company is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer – Shock & Dynamics to support the development and compliance of Naval Shock requirements. The role involves managing verification evidence, assessing shock qualification, and conducting stress assessments. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a solid grasp of structural mechanics. This role offers hybrid working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a competitive pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related STEM discipline.
• A solid understanding of structural mechanics and dynamics principles.
• Knowledge of material strength behaviour and its influence on structural performance.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of Naval Shock Requirements.
• Manage Verification and Validation evidence for compliance with Naval Shock Requirements.
• Conduct detailed stress assessments of equipment subjected to shock loading.

Skills

Structural mechanics

Dynamics principles

Material strength behaviour

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related STEM discipline

Tools

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Job description

A leading defence and aerospace company is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer – Shock & Dynamics to support the development and compliance of Naval Shock requirements. The role involves managing verification evidence, assessing shock qualification, and conducting stress assessments. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a solid grasp of structural mechanics. This role offers hybrid working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a competitive pension scheme.