Structural Analysis Engineer - Hybrid & Flexible Hours

QinetiQ Limited; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Armed Forces Covenant

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

QinetiQ Limited in Farnborough is seeking an Engineer - Structural Analysis to support the Structural Analysis and Optimisation capability. You will apply finite element analysis to simulate the response of complex assemblies for military and aerospace programs.

The role involves developing and validating novel simulation methods, contributing to safety cases and de-risking high-value test activities across air, land, maritime and space domains, with travel to customer sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it.
• Experience with finite element modelling (ABAQUS).
• Ability to deliver projects with novel research and traditional assessments.
• Knowledge of adjacent disciplines such as design, manufacturing, materials, aerodynamics/hydrodynamics.
• Ability to write quality technical reports and presentations.
• Experience in aerospace/space or weapons domains is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Structural analysis of large, complex assemblies to support major military products.
• Stress analysis of aircraft modifications and trials installations for military aircraft and fleet.
• Assessment of drone collisions using validated simulations and tests.
• Development/validation of simulation methods to evaluate directed energy weapons effects.
• Support development of novel technologies for future UK aircraft.
• De-risking large composite structures for UK maritime programmes.

Skills

Finite element analysis

Structural analysis

Analytical/numerical skills

Education

Chartered Engineer (or working towards)

Tools

ABAQUS

Hyperworks

Job description

QinetiQ Limited in Farnborough is seeking an Engineer - Structural Analysis to support the Structural Analysis and Optimisation capability. You will apply finite element analysis to simulate the response of complex assemblies for military and aerospace programs.

The role involves developing and validating novel simulation methods, contributing to safety cases and de-risking high-value test activities across air, land, maritime and space domains, with travel to customer sites as needed.