Senior Structural Integrity Engineer - DV Clearance Eligible

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

4‑day week option

Fridays off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill seeks a senior Structural Integrity Engineer to analyse, develop and validate mechanical integrity for metallic, composite and hybrid structures across platforms. The role requires a high‑level security clearance and onsite presence in Ampthill, Bedfordshire.

You will develop high‑fidelity FEMs, perform static/dynamic/thermal analyses, assess damage tolerance and fatigue, and draft concise reports and inspection plans while collaborating with design, manufacturing,

Qualifications

• Industrial structural-analysis experience on metallic and composite parts.
• BEng (Hons) in Mechanical/Aerospace or equivalent.
• Proficient in MSC Nastran and pre-processors (Patran, Apex, Simcenter, ANSA).
• Experienced in static, dynamic, linear and non-linear analyses.
• Skilled in hand-based stress calculations and fatigue life prediction.
• Extensive experience modelling aluminium, titanium, steel and high-strength alloys for light- and heavy-weight systems.
• Basic knowledge of composite lay-up, ply-by-ply modelling and defect effects.
• Ability to draft clear strength-summary reports and risk assessments.
• Collaborative with design, manufacturing, testing and quality teams.
• Scripting (Python, batch) and HPC usage to streamline analyses.
• Must obtain Secret Clearance and pursue Developed Vetting Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Developing and validating high‑fidelity finite‑element models for metallic, composite and hybrid structures.
• Executing static, dynamic, vibrational, thermal and fluid‑structure interaction analyses.
• Performing damage‑tolerance and fatigue assessments.
• Authoring strength‑summary reports and risk assessments to MoD and customer standards.
• Translating analysis outcomes into manufacturing instructions and inspection plans.
• Leading knowledge‑transfer workshops and maintaining model libraries.
• Championing process improvement through new software, material databases and automation scripts.
• Representing the Company at design reviews, client briefings and external audits.

Skills

Industrial structural analysis

Hand-based stress calculations

Fatigue life prediction

Structural analysis experience (metal,

Scripting (Python)

Cross-functional collaboration

Security clearance process

High-strength alloys modelling

Static, dynamic, linear & nonlinear

Education

BEng (Hons) Mechanical/Aerospace

Tools

MSC Nastran

Patran

Apex

Simcenter

Beta CAE

ANSA

PTC Creo

Job description

Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill seeks a senior Structural Integrity Engineer to analyse, develop and validate mechanical integrity for metallic, composite and hybrid structures across platforms. The role requires a high‑level security clearance and onsite presence in Ampthill, Bedfordshire.

You will develop high‑fidelity FEMs, perform static/dynamic/thermal analyses, assess damage tolerance and fatigue, and draft concise reports and inspection plans while collaborating with design, manufacturing,