Submarine Structural Design & FEA Engineer

BAE Systems; Bedale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK seeks a Structural Design Engineer to contribute to submarine projects. You will be responsible for conducting structural design and finite element analysis, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a strong engineering background and be working towards Chartered Engineer status. Competitive salary and benefits, including relocation support.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Proven experience in design and specification of rotating machinery.
• Demonstrated expertise in design of heat exchangers and structural components.
• Familiarity with codes and standards like PD5500, ASME, and BS 5950.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural design of submarine components using engineering calculations.
• Perform FEA to evaluate structural integrity.
• Compile evidence to demonstrate compliance with requirements.

Skills

Structural design

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Compliance with safety standards

Proficient in industry-standard software tools

Understanding of engineering lifecycle

Chartered Engineer status or working towards it

Education

Engineering degree (Chartered Engineer status)

Tools

CAD software

FEA software

Job description

A leading defense contractor in the UK seeks a Structural Design Engineer to contribute to submarine projects. You will be responsible for conducting structural design and finite element analysis, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a strong engineering background and be working towards Chartered Engineer status. Competitive salary and benefits, including relocation support.