Structural Engineer

QinetiQ; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Structural Engineer to join their Farnborough team. In this role, you will work with cutting-edge technology on a diverse portfolio of projects that include assessing drone collisions and developing simulations for advanced weaponry. You will collaborate with brilliant minds and utilize your expertise in finite element modelling, particularly using ABAQUS, to tackle complex engineering challenges. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant advancements in defence technology while enjoying a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in structural analysis and finite element modelling.
• Ability to deliver complex projects and technical assessments.

Responsibilities

• Assess collisions between drones and crewed aircraft using simulations.
• Develop methods to evaluate effects of directed energy weapons.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Numerical Skills

Finite Element Modelling

Technical Report Writing

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ABAQUS

Job description

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
SF ID: SF16503

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 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 Engineer, you will work on a portfolio of projects, alongside other members of the team and colleagues from across the business. The Structural Analysis team uses advanced finite element-based structural analysis codes supported by classical analytical methods to simulate the response of complex, and often novel, materials and structures in challenging, real-world environments.

Day-to-day, you’ll:

• Assess collisions between small drones and crewed aircraft, using a combination of validated simulation methods and full-scale testing
• Develop and validate simulation methods to evaluate the effect of emerging directed energy laser weapons on target structures
• Remove risk from the development of large composite structures for major UK maritime programmes
• Support the development of hypersonic airframe technologies

Essential experience of the Structural Engineer:

• Experienced structural analyst, with strong analytical and numerical skills
• Expert in finite element modelling methods, using ABAQUS
• Ability to deliver projects that include high levels of research and method development as well as undertaking traditional engineering assessments and design-support activities
• Knowledge of adjacent technical disciplines such as design, manufacturing, materials, and aerodynamics/hydrodynamics
• Track record in writing high-quality technical reports and delivery of presentations to customers and audiences at all levels

Qualifications for the Structural Engineer:

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 then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at Farnborough. Hybrid working patterns are available.

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. As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of 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.

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 mean factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

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