Senior Turbomachinery Stress & Structural Lead

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Structural Analysis Lead for turbomachinery. The role involves guiding analysis from concept to production, mentoring junior engineers, and delivering stress/lofting assessments to meet design criteria.

You will work across design teams, utilize FE tools like ABAQUS/ANSYS/NASTRAN, and engage with customers to document requirements and provide status updates. Travel within the UK and Europe is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering or relevant technical field.
• 10+ years of applicable work experience, preferably in turbomachinery.
• 2+ years of team lead/supervisory experience.
• Applied industry stress analysis experience on turbomachinery/combustion hardware.
• Understanding of structural analysis methods, procedures, techniques & criteria.
• Working knowledge of mathematical methods and calculations procedures.
• Working knowledge of solid mechanics and strength of materials.
• Familiarity with finite element software (ABAQUS, ANSYS, or NASTRAN).
• Troubleshooting typical finite element analysis problems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience mentoring and guiding engineers; strong communication and collaboration with customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of overall analysis plans and schedules for analytical or design analysis projects.
• Communicate with IPT leads and Program Engineering Managers to meet project requirements.
• Deliver project and customer deliverables according to schedule.
• Provide mentorship to junior structural engineers.
• Follow appropriate FTT methods and criteria for analysis work.
• Create structural summary documents throughout the project.
• Document lessons learned and contribute to DAR notebooks.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Team management

Analytical thinking

Stress analysis

Finite element analysis

Mathematical methods

Engineering problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering or relevant technical degree

Tools

ABAQUS

ANSYS

NASTRAN

NX CAD

Job description

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Structural Analysis Lead for turbomachinery. The role involves guiding analysis from concept to production, mentoring junior engineers, and delivering stress/lofting assessments to meet design criteria.

You will work across design teams, utilize FE tools like ABAQUS/ANSYS/NASTRAN, and engage with customers to document requirements and provide status updates. Travel within the UK and Europe is expected.