Belfast, Northern Ireland
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
Permanent | Full-time
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Visa Sponsorship Available
The Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering organisation for an experienced FEA Engineer to support advanced composite structure analysis within a high-profile aerospace programme.
This role offers full lifecycle involvement, from design and analysis through to validation and testing, with visa sponsorship available for suitable candidates.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of composite wing structures and control surfaces
* Conduct Fatigue & Damage Tolerance (F&DT) analysis
* Carry out buckling and structural stability assessments
* Analyse joints and structural interfaces
* Support test definition, validation, and correlation activities
* Participate in design reviews (PDR/CDR) and implement technical actions
* Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (IPTs)
* Support verification & validation (V&V) and non-conformance reviews
Requirements
* Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar
* Proven experience in FEA / structural analysis
* Experience working with composite materials and structures
* Strong knowledge of fatigue, damage tolerance, and buckling analysis
* Experience with tools such as Nastran, Abaqus, or ANSYS
* Experience working within engineering design review processes
Desirable
* Aerospace industry experience
* Experience with wing structures or airframe components
* Knowledge of ASTM or aerospace standards
* Experience with test correlation and validation
Whats on Offer
* Competitive salary package
* Visa sponsorship available
* Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace projects
* Long-term career progression
About Us
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