Engineer - Structural Analysis

Overview

In this role you will lead structural analysis efforts to support high-value military products and novel simulations. You’ll collaborate across multiple technical domains to de-risk testing and inform safety cases, using advanced FE methods and analytical approaches. The position offers exposure to aerospace, space, and weapons domains, with opportunities to shape future UK aircraft technologies. Join a state-of-the-art Farnborough facility and contribute to mission-critical defence innovation.

Pay / Benefits

• Matched contribution pension with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance with optional extra days
• Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Health Cash Plan and Employee discounts
• Armed Forces Covenant alignment and DEFENCE EMPLOYER RECOGNITION SCHEME
• Volunteering opportunities

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis of large, complex assemblies to support major military products
• Conduct stress analysis of aircraft modifications and trials for military aircraft and QinetiQ fleet
• Assess drone–aircraft collision scenarios using validated simulations and testing
• Develop and validate simulation methods to evaluate directed energy laser weapon effects
• Support development of novel technologies for future UK aircraft
• De-risk large composite structures for major UK maritime programmes

Key requirements

• Experienced structural analyst with strong analytical and numerical skills
• Experience in finite element modelling using ABAQUS
• Ability to deliver projects with novel research and methods development alongside traditional assessments
• Knowledge of adjacent disciplines such as design, manufacturing, materials, aerodynamics/hydrodynamics
• Ability to write high-quality technical reports and presentations
• Chartered Engineer (or working towards it)
• Desirable: Hyperworks suite experience
• Experience in aerospace, space or weapons domains beneficial
• Strong analytical thinking
• Clear technical communication
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Finite element analysis (ABAQUS)
• Numerical modelling and simulations
• FEA validation and verification

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