Job Description
Principal Engineer – Shock and Dynamics12 months - £51.09ph umbrellaAs an Engineer within the Shock and Dynamics department, you will ensure structures andequipment are verified against naval shock requirements. You will set requirements for sub systemsto ensure overall boat requirements are met. You will manage sub-system maturity in relation tonaval shock and will provide design guidance to both internal and external stakeholders at designreviews.
You will also support the development of junior engineers within the team.Typical duties include:Set sub-system requirements to meet whole boat naval shock requirementsManage verification and validation (V&V) evidence to ensure sub-systems meet shock requirementsDeveloping design justification documentationUndertake structural assessments of structures and equipment subjected to naval shock load casesProvide design guidance at design reviews with respect to naval shock load casesUndertake peer review checking activities and develop junior engineerspreparation of business cases.• Undertake technical reviews, verifies and signs engineering designs• Articulate, define and document subject expertise, approaches and standards inorder to extend business knowledge base.• Provide technical direction to engineers• Supporting the development of individuals and teams to enhance skills andcompetencies, such that technical capability objectives are fully achieved.• Possess a detailed knowledge/understanding of assessments in support structures,structural seats/foundations, fasteners and welds using a mixture of finite elementanalysis, classical stress calculation techniques and application of standard codeformulae.• The assessment of the structural adequacy of simple mechanical items and systems.• Articulate and present technical arguments clearly, logically and simply.• Represent the shock design function through all stages of the product life cycle.• Provide specialist advice, active surveillance and representation at project designreviews to ensure compliance with shock and dynamics design requirements.• Provide direct specialist support to the production teams in the assessment andresolution of production queries and issues, coordinating the input from the widerengineering team.• Facilitate and control of technical interactions between industrial partners on mattersof shock and dynamics design and qualification.TPBN1_UKTJ