Principal Structural Engineer

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Principal Structural Engineer on an initial 12-month contract. As the Principal Structural Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality structural analysis across a range of advanced defence systems, supporting design development and ensuring compliance with critical structural requirements.

Role: Principal Structural Engineer
Pay: 50 per hour Via Umbrella
Location: Stevenage
Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week, 12 Months Contract
IR35 Status: Inside
Security Clearance: SC Required before starting

Responsibilities

• Perform and lead structural analysis using hand calculations and Finite Element methods.
• Provide technical expertise across static, dynamic, fatigue, and crash analysis.
• Develop and optimise FE models to support and improve design solutions.
• Deliver rapid structural assessments to support efficient design progression.
• Communicate analysis results clearly to influence design and support stakeholders

Essential Skills:

• Degree qualified in a STEM subject.
• Proven ability to carry out structural analysis through the application of hand calculations and Finite Element (FE) methods. Proven experience in the Altair FE toolset is preferred, although experience in alternative FE codes such as NASTRAN, ANSYS etc. will be considered.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Static, dynamic, fatigue analysis;
  • Metallic/composite analysis;
  • Finite Element optimisation & Design of Experiments;
  • Assessment of mechanisms and multi body dynamics;
  • Crash analysis.
• Ability to make quick/simple assessments to progress design activities in an efficient manner.
• Self-motivated individuals, who are great problem solvers and are able to take responsibility for complex structural analysis tasks.
• Can work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, as well as independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to network and influence internal and external customers.
• Relevant experience in an equivalent or comparable industry would be advantageous.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation

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