Principal Structural Engineer

Principal Structural Engineer
Stevange, Hertfordshire

Our client, a leading entity within the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to join their esteemed Mechanical Analysis Group in Stevenage. This contract role promises to place you at the cutting edge of military systems engineering, working within a team of over fifty engineers.

• Ensuring product performance against key structural requirements
• Carrying out structural analysis using hand calculations and Finite Element (FE) methods
• Working with the Altair FE toolset, and other FE codes such as NASTRAN or ANSYS
• Engaging in static, dynamic, and fatigue analysis
• Assessing both metallic and composite structures
• Optimising Finite Element models and conducting Design of Experiments
• Evaluating mechanisms and multi-body dynamics
• Performing crash analysis

• Degree qualified in a STEM subject
• Proven structural analysis skills with experience in Altair, NASTRAN, or ANSYS
• Experience in static, dynamic, fatigue analysis, and metallic/composite analysis
• Ability to make quick and efficient design assessments
• Self-motivated and responsible for complex tasks
• Capable of working independently and within a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent communication skills for effective networking and influence
• Relevant experience in an equivalent or comparable industry

If you have significant experience in structural engineering within the Defence & Security sector and hold security clearance, we encourage you to apply now for this exciting contract opportunity in Stevenage.