Principal Engineer - Finite Element Analysis- Barrow-In-Furness, £60,000 pa and excellent benefits package plus relocation package available. An excellent opportunity to join a leading defence and aerospace organisation and become a pivotal part of shaping the future of the companies growth. As a Principal Engineer in Finite Element Analysis you will lead innovative structural simulation initiatives that directly impact the performance of advanced submarines. This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in a high-impact, collaborative environment dedicated to technological excellence and safety. Role Responsibilities: * Lead the development and enhancement of the Stealth Engineering Finite Element Analysis (FEA) capability, establishing best practices and technical standards. * Perform advanced detailed FEA simulations to evaluate structural behavior under various operational conditions, assessing impacts on stealth-related performance metrics. * Analyze structure-borne vibration and fluid-borne noise transmission across submarine components and systems, identifying potential signature sources. * Collaborate cross-functionally with multidisciplinary teams—including structural, acoustic, and stealth specialists—to ensure design solutions meet stringent stealth, structural integrity, and safety requirements. * Prepare comprehensive technical reports, visualizations, and presentations of analy...