Senior Structural Engineer – Shock & Dynamics (Hybrid)

BAE Systems; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer - Shock & Dynamics in Barrow-in-Furness. Your role will involve supporting Naval Shock Requirements, conducting stress assessments, and ensuring compliance throughout the product lifecycle. Qualifications include a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a solid understanding of structural mechanics. The company offers competitive benefits and flexible working arrangements, making it an ideal environment for professional growth in a critical engineering field.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential eligibility for annual incentive

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related STEM discipline required.
• Understanding of structural mechanics and dynamic principles necessary.
• Knowledge of material strength behavior essential.

Responsibilities

• Support development of Naval Shock Requirements and ensure compliance.
• Manage Verification and Validation evidence for systems and equipment.
• Review shock qualification evidence provided by suppliers.
• Conduct detailed stress assessments for structural components.
• Support planning and execution of shock testing activities.

Skills

Solid understanding of structural mechanics and dynamics principles

Knowledge of material strength behaviour

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related STEM discipline

Tools

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Job description

A leading defense and aerospace company is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer - Shock & Dynamics in Barrow-in-Furness. Your role will involve supporting Naval Shock Requirements, conducting stress assessments, and ensuring compliance throughout the product lifecycle. Qualifications include a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a solid understanding of structural mechanics. The company offers competitive benefits and flexible working arrangements, making it an ideal environment for professional growth in a critical engineering field.