Principal Structural Engineer

Matchtech Group

  • Stevenage, Hertfordshire
  • £50.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Our client, a leading entity in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Principal Structural Engineer for a contract role in Stevenage.Key skills required for this roleStructural, Stress, NASTRAN, ANSYSImportantPrincipal Structural EngineerJob descriptionLocation: Stevenage (4 days per week onsite)Duration: 12-month contractRate: £50ph UMB (Inside IR35)Our client, a leading entity in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Principal Structural Engineer for a contract role in Stevenage. This opportunity is situated within the Mechanical Analysis Group, which is composed of over fifty engineers working on cutting-edge military systems.Key Responsibilities:
  • Providing critical structural analysis to ensure products meet key performance requirements.
  • Carrying out structural analysis using hand calculations and Finite Element (FE) methods.
  • Employing the Altair FE toolset and other alternative FE codes such as NASTRAN, ANSYS.
  • Performing static, dynamic, fatigue analysis, and metallic/composite analysis.
  • Conducting Finite Element optimisation & Design of Experiments.
  • Assessing mechanisms and multi-body dynamics.
  • Carrying out crash analysis to validate design integrity.
Job Requirements:
  • Proven experience in structural analysis and application of FE methods.
  • Experience in static, dynamic, fatigue analysis, and metallic/composite analysis.
  • Familiarity with Finite Element optimisation & Design of Experiments.
  • Ability to make quick assessments to progress design activities efficiently.
  • Capable of taking responsibility for complex structural analysis tasks.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to network and influence stakeholders.
  • Experience in a comparable industry would be beneficial.
Additional Details:
  • Location: Stevenage
  • Security Clearance: SC to start
  • Duration: 12 months (with the possibility of extension)
If you are an experienced Principal Structural Engineer looking for a challenging role in the Defence industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Stevenage.

Matchtech Group