Senior/Principal Mechanical Stress Engineer

Leonardo UK Ltd; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior/Principal Mechanical Stress Engineer, where your expertise in stress analysis will contribute to innovative Defence products across various domains. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while collaborating with multi-discipline teams. With a focus on continuous development, you'll thrive in an environment that values diversity and inclusion, supported by a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes your well-being and career growth. Embrace the chance to make a significant impact in the aerospace and defence industry while enjoying flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Private Healthcare

Dental Schemes

Go Green Car Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Training Access

Referral Incentive

Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Stress Analysis and Finite Element Analysis software.
• Strong communication skills to influence internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct stress analysis for mechanical designs ensuring safety and performance.
• Advise on stress engineering activities throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

Stress Analysis

Finite Element Analysis

Classical Hand Calculations

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Materials Science

Degree in Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Nastran

IcePak

Job description

Job Description:

Senior/Principal Mechanical Stress Engineer

The opportunity:

Do you possess skills in the analysis of mechanical structures? Come join us and be a part of the Team developing the next generation of leading-edge Defence products within Land, Naval, Seeker and Space domains as a Principal Stress Engineer.

The role will be on-site (Basildon) to deliver security classification and role-specific tasks for projects. The company allows hybrid working, so there might be occasional working from home if project work allows.

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting Stress Analysis, communicating the results, and advising on all aspects of Structural Engineering activities. The role will involve working with multi-discipline project teams and our Customers across the UK.

All members of the Analysis Team are encouraged and supported to continually develop their skills, including (but not limited to) Structural, Thermal, Pressure and Model Driven domains.

This role is located at our Essex facility but may require occasional travel to our other UK sites.

What you’ll do as a Senior/Principal Stress Engineer:

• Analyse and assess mechanical designs for strength, durability, performance and safety against regulatory and customer requirements using finite element techniques and classical hand calculations.
• Support the selection of manufacturing technologies and aerospace materials based on a sound understanding of material physical and mechanical properties and the mechanical fit, form and function of the product.
• Take ownership of all stress-related activities for particular projects through all stages of the product lifecycle for concept to production and beyond.
• Support Technical stress authority and signatory for document approval.
• Advise/support if changes are required to stress engineering activities.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative, regulatory and contractual requirements (based on recognised military/civil standards).
• Point of contact for assigned projects, advising on all aspects of stress and structural dynamics throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support communication with other UK sites to maintain a consistent approach to stress engineering if required.
• Supply support and guidance on stress engineering to mechanical and assigned project teams.

What we need from you:

Essential:

• The candidate should have obtained a degree qualification in a relevant engineering or science-based course – Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or Aeronautical Engineering.
• The candidate will have proven experience in the use of Finite Element Analysis software tools (preferably Siemens NX/Nastran) and techniques.
• Working evidence on the application of a wide range of classical hand calculation techniques for static and dynamic loading conditions and fatigue assessment (Land, Naval or Airborne equipment).
• Experience of environmental test methods for design verification and working knowledge of design certification for land-based and airborne equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence the direction of both internal and external customers.
• A proven problem solver with a practical, pragmatic approach.
• Ability to take ownership of work packages, planning and scheduling own workload and the work of others.

Desirable:

• It is advantageous for the candidate to have experience in the design, development and test of electronics packaging and/or aerospace equipment.
• Experience of manufacturing and joining techniques, engineering material properties.
• Experience in Thermal Analysis techniques and tool sets (IcePak, Siemens NX).
• An understanding of the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU.
• The knowledge and experience to progress and become an approved signatory for airworthiness / structural integrity and a named individual on the UK Military Aviation Authority (MAA) Design Approved Organisation Scheme (DAOS).
• Professional recognition as a Chartered Engineer and full membership of a relevant engineering institution (e.g. IMechE).

Primary Location: Basildon

Working Pattern: Onsite in Basildon regularly, up to 5 days a week (37 hours standard work week, overtime if approved by project and employee)

Security Clearance

Applicants must be eligible to meet full UK Security Clearance and ITAR. For more information and guidance please visit :https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options when project work allows.

• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance).

• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.

• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution).

• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).

• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme.

• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning.

• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member.

• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website here.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

Primary Location:

GB - Basildon

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid