Structural Integrity Engineer (FEA) - Submarines

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks Structural Integrity Engineers to join its new office in Chesterfield. You will perform mechanical assessments and develop FEA models to support submarine and nuclear projects, working in a dynamic environment that emphasizes professional growth and technical expertise. This role involves engagement with various stakeholders and requires a solid background in engineering principles.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Support assistance

Discounts

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent background in relevant fields.
• Familiarity with safety-critical industries and safety case requirements.
• Experience in finite element methods and knowledge of failure mechanisms is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical assessments, including finite element analyses.
• Use commercial tools and develop assessment methodologies.
• Communicate results effectively to stakeholders.

Skills

Structural Integrity Analysis

Finite Element Analysis

Project Management

Communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent Experience in Physics or Mathematics

Tools

Abaqus

ANSYS

HyperMesh

Job description

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Structural Integrity Engineer (FEA) - Submarines, Chesterfield

Client: Rolls Royce

Location: Chesterfield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 09.07.2025

Expiry Date: 23.08.2025

Job Description:

We have an interesting opportunity for two Structural Integrity Engineers to join our new office opening in Cardiff. As a structural integrity engineer, you will engage primarily in structural integrity assessments including primary strength, fatigue, crack growth, and fracture assessments, in accordance with ASME III and R6 defect tolerance assessment code. You will support a wide range of programmes from in-service support to new build and future projects. Additionally, you will build and maintain Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models to extract stresses for component justification.

Why Rolls-Royce? Our Submarines business is expanding, and we are opening a new office in Cardiff, seeking engineers across multiple disciplines, especially with a strong background in Materials Engineering. We support the Royal Navy as the technical authority for naval reactor plants and are growing our submarine and nuclear capabilities.

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and benefits including bonuses, support assistance, and discounts. The work is interesting and varied, requiring rapid response to challenges, providing vital support to the Submarines enterprise.

Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical assessments, including linear and non-linear finite element analyses.
• Use hand calculations, commercial finite element tools (mainly Abaqus), and bespoke analysis codes.
• Develop and substantiate component designs, support through-life management, and submarine enterprise projects.
• Develop methodologies to assess submarine nuclear plant components.
• Communicate assessment outcomes effectively to various audiences within Rolls-Royce, industry partners, and clients.

Candidate Profile:

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience in mechanical engineering, physics, or mathematics.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Interest and expertise in structural integrity analysis.
• Desirable: Knowledge of failure mechanisms, finite element methods (preferably Abaqus), and safety case support.
• Experience with industry-standard tools like Abaqus, ANSYS, HyperMesh.
• Experience working in safety-critical industries and understanding of safety case and code requirements (ASME III, R6).
• Membership or candidate membership of relevant professional bodies, working toward chartership.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines, you need a UK Security Check (SC) clearance, which Rolls-Royce will support applying for if needed. Due to the nature of the work, UK nationality is required. Dual nationals may require additional checks.