Structural Engineer

Van Arendonk Makelaardij; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Structural Engineer in Farnborough, where innovation meets real-world challenges. You'll be at the forefront of structural analysis, working on projects that assess drone collisions and develop cutting-edge technologies like hypersonic airframes. Collaborate with brilliant minds in a diverse and inclusive environment that values your unique perspective. This role offers a hybrid working pattern, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life while contributing to groundbreaking advancements in defence technology. If you're ready to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced structural analyst with strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Expert in finite element modelling methods using ABAQUS.

Responsibilities

• Assess collisions between drones and crewed aircraft using validated simulation methods.
• Develop simulation methods for directed energy laser weapons on structures.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Numerical Skills

Finite Element Modelling

Technical Report Writing

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

ABAQUS

Job description

Location: Farnborough, UK

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:

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

Essential experience of the Structural Engineer:

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

1. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
2. Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
3. Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
4. Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
5. 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
6. 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.