Lead FEM Engineer
Location: Filton (hybrid)
Contract: 12‑Month Contract (Inside IR35)
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced FEM & Digital Engineer to join a dynamic Wing Engineering environment on a 12‑month contract. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing FE loads strategy, delivering structural enablement, and driving innovative digital and simulation projects within a highly collaborative multifunctional setting.
This position operates at Wing level across multiple major programmes, contributing directly to current and future aircraft wing development.
Why This Contract?
1. Work at the centre of Wing engineering strategy and development
2. Apply and develop cutting‑edge numerical simulation techniques
3. Contribute to the evolution of existing Wing programmes and the Wing of the Future
4. Influence the development of new digital ways of working within a modern engineering framework
Key Responsibilities
Structural & FE Analysis
5. Support the development of GFEM and DFEM models across various programmes
6. Run, analyse, and interpret FE results, validating stress data and offering design solutions optimised for weight, cost, performance, and manufacturability
7. Deliver static and fatigue analysis enablement in line with required quality standards
8. Produce and enhance new GFEM and DFEM modelling approaches
Digital & Process Innovation
9. Deliver digital solutions that optimise structural analysis and enablement processes
10. Contribute to new, modernised ways of work aligned with advanced digital engineering strategies
11. Challenge existing methods and propose innovative, efficient approaches
Leadership & Collaboration
12. Act as a focal point for FE and digital activities at Wing level, defining priorities, identifying risks, and proposing mitigations
13. Engage with internal stakeholders across functions and support a collaborative engineering culture
14. Report operationally to the Engineering Team Leader and functionally to senior engineers and subject matter experts
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
15. Degree in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline
16. Significant professional experience in FEM and aerospace structures
17. Strong knowledge of Hyperworks, HyperMesh, and MSC Nastran
18. Experience with idealisation of Wing structural components using FEM
19. Understanding of engineering policies, processes, and airworthiness‑aligned analysis standards
Desirable
20. FEM Signature delegation
21. Competence with ISAMI
22. Experience working with UNIX-based platforms
23. Strong communication skills with the confidence to challenge technical requirements and propose improvement
24. A collaborative team player with a dynamic, proactive attitude
25. Fluent English at negotiation level (written and verbal)
Ready to Take the Next Step?
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to major aerospace wing development while shaping future digital engineering approaches. If you are an experienced FEM specialist ready for a challenging and rewarding contract, we'd love to hear from you.
This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan