Mechanical Analysis Engineer

Mechanical Analysis Engineer – Thales

Thales Templecombe, England, United Kingdom

Thales Underwater Systems (UWS) who design, develop and support Sonar Systems applications for anti‑submarine warfare and mine hunting, have a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Analysis Engineer to join a close‑knit, friendly and hardworking team.

The role may include, but not be limited to the following activities:

• To carry out mechanical design and stressing / structural activities in a team environment with other engineers.
• Work collaboratively with production and procurement to produce cost effective, easy to manufacture design solutions.
• Provide support to the preparation of detailed estimates and bids.
• Provide support to production as required.
• Trials and integration support as required.
• To review suppliers’ Finite Element Analysis (FEA) material as required.
• To develop and agree a development plan with the discipline lead and then take responsibility for following the development plan and requesting assistance as needed.

• Ability to tackle a wide range of structural problems including:
  Linear, Non Linear, Statics, Dynamics, Buckling, Fatigue, Contact, Impact, Hydrostatic Pressure Loading, Analysis using standard methods such as hand calculations and FEA
• Fundamental understanding of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering principals.
• General understanding of Engineering Development life cycles.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Proactive “can‑do” mentality.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Microsoft Office suite experience.
• The individual will be expected to demonstrate a level of autonomy.
• A logical approach to problem solving is required.

• Use of the MSC Analysis tools, specifically Patran, Nastran and Dytran, and/or Ansys tools, specifically Mechanical and LS‑Dyna.
• Mechanical stressing with a demonstrable use of a wide range of material models including:
  Isotropic, Orthotropic, Anisotropic, Metals, Composites, Elastomers
• Proficient in the use of a 3D CAD system.
• Strong demonstrable experience of Mechanical Design Roles, including at least a subset of the following:
  • Packaging of electronics and associated cabling.
  • Designing for platform installation. Ship / submarine.
  • Designing of assembly and mould tooling.
  • Designing of lifting equipment.
  • Producing key point manufacturing drawings in support of machine from model.
  • Producing detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings.
  • Providing support to the preparation of design requirements.

• Fluid structure Interaction.
• Shock (Underwater Related).
• Thermal management (use of CFD tools useful but not essential).
• Carry out basic structural FEA using CREO Simulate.
• Use of the MSC Analysis tools, specifically Marc, Apex and Patran Laminate Modeller.
• Proficient in the use of CREO & PDMLink.
• Key areas of design for which previous experience would be beneficial, including:
  • The design of sonar assemblies and equipment for the sub‑sea environment
  • The design of deployment systems
  • Design processes involving moulding of polyurethane, epoxy and other resins
  • The design of composite structures and sonar domes
  • The design / specification of sub‑sea cable assemblies

• HNC / HND / Degree in Mechanical/Mathematics/Physics Discipline OR Proven experience in a similar role.

Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions.
This role requires you to be a sole UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. If approved by the MOD, a dual national from a Non‑ITAR country may be considered.

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To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

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