Structural Analysis Engineer

QinetiQ; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology firm in Farnborough is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer to ensure performance and reliability of advanced engineering projects. The role requires extensive experience in structural analysis and a degree in Engineering. Candidates will perform analysis using advanced tools, collaborate on innovative designs, and provide technical guidance. This position offers hybrid working and is part of a creative engineering team focused on cutting-edge technology.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Private Medical Insurance options

Employee discount portal for various services

Volunteering opportunities in the community

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in structural analysis and computational modelling.
• Experience with aerospace or defence-related projects.
• Ability to solve complex engineering problems.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced structural analysis using finite element methods.
• Validate and optimise structural designs for high-energy systems.
• Provide technical guidance to teams for design decisions.

Skills

Extensive experience in structural analysis

Strong experience with ABAQUS

Strong understanding of materials and structural mechanics

Experience with aerospace or defence-related projects

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow, we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations, our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Structural Analysis Engineer at our Farnborough site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role
As a Structural Analysis Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the performance, reliability, and innovation of advanced engineering projects through detailed structural analysis.

Day-to-day, you’ll use advanced computational tools and analytical techniques to evaluate and validate complex structures, collaborating with multidisciplinary design teams, and helping to bring innovative aerospace and defence concepts to life.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Perform advanced structural analysis using finite element methods and classical techniques to ensure safe and high-performing designs
• Validate and optimise structural designs to support high-energy, high-precision systems and research projects
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and scientists to integrate analysis results into practical engineering solutions
• Provide technical guidance to teams, supporting critical design decisions and risk mitigation
• Contribute to conceptual design and feasibility studies, ensuring structural integrity from initial concept through to final validation
• Support innovation by researching and applying new analysis methods and tools

Essential experience

• Extensive experience in structural analysis and computational modelling
• Strong experience with ABAQUS; familiarity with other high-end simulation tools is desirable
• Strong understanding of materials and structural mechanics
• Experience with aerospace or defence-related projects
• Ability to solve complex engineering problems
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Essential qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Applied Mechanics, or related field
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education; provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn, we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37.5 hours per week based at Farnborough. Hybrid working patterns are available.

Farnborough

At our Farnborough site, exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility, with high-energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability unique in the UK, and our large research and development projects. It is a real hub of creativity, research, and innovation, with talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams, and many more providing future defences for the UK.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

The Working environment at QinetiQ encourages collaboration across diverse backgrounds, disciplines and experiences as we undertake this journey. By teamwork, blending perspectives, and linking technologies, you’ll contribute to solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. Website: www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

SC Role statement

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

UK Government National Security Vetting: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK: www.gov.uk