Senior Structural Analyst - Aerospace & Defence Systems

Tekever Corporation; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Company pension up to 10%

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Discounts platform

Job summary

TEKEVER in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Structural Analyst to join the aerospace engineering team. You will lead analysis of airframe components across the full lifecycle, applying advanced methods to ensure strength, stiffness, and durability while mentoring junior engineers.

This hands-on role requires experience with FEA tools (Nastran, Abaqus, ANSYS), familiarity with metallic and composite materials, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines to shape critical design

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• Familiarity with simulation and CAD tools; proficiency with metallic and composite materials.
• Eligible to hold UK SC level Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze airframe components across full lifecycle from concept to manufacturing.
• Build, validate, and interpret finite element models (Nastran, Abaqus, ANSYS).
• Produce stress reports and substantiation for sign-off by delegated authorities.
• Support structural test campaigns and correlate results with analysis.
• Plan own work with estimates and scheduling to complete tasks.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship within the analysis function.

Skills

Simulation tools

CAD tools

Materials knowledge

Regulatory understanding

Delegated design authority

Security clearance readiness

Travel willingness

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Nastran

Abaqus

ANSYS

Roark

MMPDS

ESDU

Job description

TEKEVER in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Structural Analyst to join the aerospace engineering team. You will lead analysis of airframe components across the full lifecycle, applying advanced methods to ensure strength, stiffness, and durability while mentoring junior engineers.

This hands-on role requires experience with FEA tools (Nastran, Abaqus, ANSYS), familiarity with metallic and composite materials, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines to shape critical design